Avoid These Devious Social Security Scams

Scammers don’t let up, so it’s important to be vigilant.

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Of all government agencies, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the one that scammers most often pose as representing when scamming consumers, according to the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Consumers reported $617.9 million in government imposter scams in 2023, and more than $577 million as at November 2024, with SSA imposter scams leading the pack.

Criminal enterprises involving organized crime, as well as drug and human trafficking, are using the money they con from unsuspecting consumers.