National Slam the Scam Day gives citizens the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.
Read more below.
Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day.
Learn about the latest scams.
Signs of a scam include:
An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or benefit increase,
Pressure to act immediately, and
A request for an unusual payment like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, and wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money “safe.”
Report scams as soon as possible.
Victims shouldn’t be embarrassed if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. Everyone is vulnerable.
SHARE
Share the Scam Alert fact sheet to help others protect themselves.
REPORT
Report Social Security-related scams to the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
VISIT
Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information.
