Scams

Four Basic Signs of a Scam

Four Basic Signs of a Scam

Recognizing the signs of a scam gives you the power to ignore criminals and report the scam. Scams come in many varieties, but they all work the same way:  Print this and keep it near your computer.  Scammers pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to...

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Social Security-Related Scams

Social Security-Related Scams

Criminals continue to impersonate SSA and other government agencies in an attempt to obtain personal information or money. Scammers might call, email, text, write, or message you on social media claiming to be from the Social Security Administration or the Office of...

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IRS scam mailing 

IRS scam mailing 

The IRS warns taxpayers to be on the lookout for a new scam mailing that tries to mislead people into believing they are owed a refund. The new scheme involves a mailing coming in a cardboard envelope from a delivery service. The enclosed letter includes the IRS...

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