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Scammer Alert: Real Federal Agents Won't Contact You About Your Social Security Number

Scammers are always adapting. 

 

Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist Jack Meyers says that scammers are sending pictures of police badges to gain trust. He says they are often posing as federal employees. Real federal employees will never reach out to you asking for money.

Meyers says that if a supposed federal agent reaches out to you with their badge, which could just be a picture from the internet, do not engage. 

Scammers may ask you to wire money or have you send them a gift card code. 

Meyers says that you should absolutely not do that. 

If you think someone contacting you is attempting to scam, Meyers says you should visit ssa.gov to go find resources to report the attempt. That is, whether you fall for it or not. 

Learn more at ssa.gov. Meyers appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.

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