WASHINGTON – A new scam making the rounds has become so concerning, even the government has issued a warning to prevent further victims.
The scam involves the Social Security Administration in which you receive an imposter robocall saying your benefits will end.
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However, the Federal Trade Commission says to immediately hang up, and whatever you do, don't press 1.
File: LISTEN - FTC Scam Robocall
According to the FTC:
- Your Social Security number is not about to be suspended.
- The real Social Security Administration will never call to threaten your benefits.
- The real SSA will never tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on a gift card.
The current Social Security scam is the number one scam on the government's radar with nearly 73,000 reports filed in the first six months of 2019.