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Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away.

Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we’re getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. They say there’s been a computer problem, and they need to confirm your Social Security number.

Other people have told us that they have come across spoof websites that look like the place where you would apply for a new Social Security card – but these websites are actually a setup to steal your personal information.

If you get a phone call or are directed to a website other than ssa.gov that is claiming to be associated with the Social Security Administration, don’t respond. It’s most likely a scam.

Here’s some tips to deal with these government imposters:

  • Don’t give the caller your information. Never give out or confirm sensitive information – like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number – unless you know who you’re dealing with. If someone has contacted you, you can’t be sure who they are.
  • Don’t trust a name or number. Con artists use official-sounding names to make you trust them. To make their call seem legitimate, scammers use internet technology to spoof their area code – so although it may seem they are calling from Washington, DC, they could be calling from anywhere in the world.
  • Check with the Social Security Administration. The SSA has a warning about these scams and suggests you contact them directly at 1-800-772-1213 to verify the reason for the contact and the person’s identity prior to providing any information to the caller.

If you come across one of these scams, please report it to the Social Security Administration’s Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271, or 1-866-501-2101(TTY), and then tell the FTC about it.

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DeeF
June 20, 2019
Just received a fraud call saying is was the Social Security Administration. My number was supposedly cancelled and I would need a new one. My husband received the same call yesterday. The call originated from New York. 718-531-4451. Of course I hung up. Be aware.
KR
June 20, 2019
Amanda Barnes sure gets around. Now she's calling from 212-657-2791 to tell me that my SSN# may have been used for fraudulent activity at southern border of Texas. Received 3 calls today. Amanda doesn't give up easily.
SRP Mobile Al
September 18, 2019

In reply to by KR

Just received a call from Amanda and she's still at it!! This time the call came from my local area code! They're getting more savvy:(
dcolangelo
September 20, 2019

In reply to by KR

I received the same message. 3x today from "Officer Amanda Barnes" with automated voice letting me know that my SSN# may have been used . . . . same place. What a scam!
DeeF
June 20, 2019
Same kind of fraud call came in from New York. 718-531-4451. Be aware.
LarryG
June 20, 2019
I received a call regarding the issuance of a warrant for my arrest due to suspicious use of my social security number. The woman left a voice mail requesting that I call 530-214-9204 to speak with a Social Security agent for details in the warrant. The caller ID showed that the call came from 530-298-7505. Just for kicks, I called the call back number and a woman answered saying Social Security Administration. I terminated the call at that point. I am sure this is a scam as the call came in on my cel phone.
MonsterK9
June 20, 2019
‭+1 (866) 874-7752‬ - Can anyone stop these people ???
J
June 20, 2019
Don't trust this number called me for personal information claiming my SSN linked to crimes 315-284-2975
Ppw23
June 21, 2019
I've received yet another call from a woman with a very heavy Asian accent I identifying Hershel's herself as "Jennifer" from the Social Security Administration. She had my name & wanted my SS# to confirm my identity, otherwise they were going to discontinue my benefits. I laughed & said please go ahead & discontinue my benefits because I won't give you my information. She hung up. The # called from was 800-200-2946. This came in about 10:30 am on 6/21/19. I called the number on this page to report it, but they don't take these calls I guess.
TAZZ
June 21, 2019
Just received call from 1-800-506-0231 stating: this is in reference to suspend your existing Social Security number on an image basis as your social has been suspected in illegal activities and if you wish to speak to one of our officers press one or call us back as soon as you receive these messages on our direct line 800-506-0201 extension 3 I repeat 800-506-0213 now if you don't return the call then the only thing I can do is wish you a good luck as the situations unfolds on YOU THANK YOU have a blessed day if you wish to speak with our executive then press one now. This is clearly a SCAM
anonymous
June 21, 2019
They're still doing this - Didn't answer, voicemail gave transcript which read even more funky than they already do... number: 1 800-385-7275
PNW Washington
June 21, 2019
I received 2 missed calls, one from +1(510)112-7811 and the other from +1(510)112-7821. Both left the same automated message that said they were from the Department of Social Security and that they have suspended my Social Security number because of suspicious activity. I am currently on the phone with this websites listed "Fraud Hotline" number hoping I can talk with someone to be sure this is actually a scam.
hehmomma256
June 21, 2019
I got one from New York 1-347-305-6248 stating my social security number has been used by someone and they are suspending my number. Ok I am 49 years old and never heard of such a thing. Dorks!
mateo d
June 21, 2019
I got a call today from a robot saying something about fraudulent use of my social security and a warrant for my arrest. I just hung up because I know it has to be BS. It's from a Seattle phone number. 206-438-7286. It said to press 1 to talk to an officer but I wasn't about to do that because I thought it was a crock. Although for a second it did freak me out when I heard the words arrest warrant
Puzzled in Glendale
November 19, 2020

In reply to by mateo d

I received 3 calls total 2971717 a woman left a voicemail upset about her social security no longer available. I assumed she was referring to SSA Funds. She then accused me of harassing her and said she will report my number . I asked her not to report my number. Harassment was not my intention. The call then disconnected. The following 2 numbers called my land line and first had what I had thought to be an official social security recording I pressed either 1 or 5. The number 4082667559 has an answering machine with a woman reciting a friendly greeting with a surname. The number 6232333163 is a Textnow number. The male and female both with accents had similar reports about my SSN, a vehicle in Tx, criminal activity and a raid by US Marshalls along with accounts in my name, money going back and forth. $ 1.5 million dollars, 22 lbs of C17H21NO4 with blood either in the raided home or car. So bazaar ! Well, I traced and recorded both calls.
Danny in Virgi…
June 21, 2019
Just got a call from 219-234-2019..... Automated message announcing themselves as the social security administration saying that my ssn had been compromised. Total dirtbags. Get em FTC.... Please!
Wish they would stop
June 21, 2019
844-401-0121 fake social security call - 1:07pm PT 6/21/19 Pre recorded VM... If I don't fall for it the first time why keep calling
Celine1949
June 21, 2019
Getting scam call from phone number 510-112-7850 from someone impersonating an official from the Social Security Administration. I decided to play along and gave him a phony name and SS# and he proceeded to tell me 20 bank accounts had been opened in my name and he needed further info from me to do his investigation. At this point I told him I am fully aware of this scam and going to report it and he abruptly hung up. My phone has been ringing all day from variations of this phone number
sorr
June 21, 2019
I have been receiving multiple calls from (510) 112-78xx regarding my social security suspension - I know it's a scam, but every time I block one of the call numbers, they call back with a "new" number - do I have to continue doing this until they run out of digits?
Brian
June 21, 2019
I received same call but I ignored and in the voice message it said that my social was suspended.(856) 334-0578‬
Lady Aquarius
June 21, 2019
I received a call from this number 766-266-5318 claim my social security number has been compromised I didn’t call it back nor did I answer but a voicemail was left from an automatic recording to call what should I do I couldn’t call my local social security Administration because it was late
Troche #1
June 22, 2019
They also tried to get me, by leaving a message which said they had suspended my SS# because they found some suspicious activity so If I wanted to know about the case just press 1. Their listed is 716-241-1698.
UncleSam
June 24, 2019
Call came in from 800-509-1058.. left a message to call SSA. Total scam.
Scam number
June 24, 2019
Got an automatic message and call to number 800 205 6985
smurfy
June 24, 2019
I've noticed that some people have the same complaint as I do. I received a call from a Texas area code stating that my social security number was used in criminal activity and they would start legal proceedings immediately if they didn't hear from me. The number calling from 210 - 741 - 8288. I did not call back or respond in any way but it was a robocall not a human being calling my number and leaving messages.
Ohian1
June 24, 2019
I just got this call from 1 800 205 6368
Bud
September 07, 2021

In reply to by Ohian1

Got the call left a case number and said I'm pose to get a letter and new ssn tommrwo
Scammersssssss!!!!
June 24, 2019
Got a call from 1-877-289-0488 with that message, prompted me to press 1 to talk to an agent so I did...Representative said my SS# has been compromised and I said ok "cool". he got really upset and hung up. What is wrong with this scammers!!!!!!
arieslasher
June 24, 2019
I just got 5 call from 7162494058 and they try to claim that they are officers other social security administration they are issuing warrants for my arrest but when I called the social security administration they do nothing about it I have never committed any type of fraud nor would I ever
Social securit…
June 24, 2019
I had couple of phone calls from spam call says social security Department .it says I called you because your social security suspicious activity if you want to know more push 1. Phone number is: 1-877-732-6660 1-877-394-9464
shariu
June 24, 2019
I have had about 6 calls from this scammer. Very frustrating. Calling from +1 (833) 832-6722oming from 1-800-772-1213.
Randall
June 24, 2019
And what, exactly, is the FTC doing about any of this?? Cause right now it looks like nothing. End these!!!! I’m thankful I’m of sound enough mind not to fall for these, but my mother, who is undergoing cancer treatment and is often in a fog thanks to mess, would easily fall for these. This crap is scary as hell to listen to. Again, What are you doing to help????
Raj
June 24, 2019
Got a call from ‭(866) 887-8997‬ Suspicious trails of information with your Social Security number the moment you receive this _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ to get _⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_ avoid legal consequences to connect call immediately press one…”
andrew
July 05, 2019

In reply to by Raj

Same thing. Received a robocall, saying to press 1 to talk to them. Obviously a scam.
Dambuilder
July 09, 2019

In reply to by Raj

Received same call from same number as Raj.
Fred
June 24, 2019
They called with this number +1(877) 487-3227 and left me this voicemail (( I repeat 877-487-3227 verify the last four digits of your Social Security number to better assist you with this issue if you don't respond we will have to issue and arrest warrant on your name…”))
SSJustice
June 24, 2019
‭I received a robo call from 1 (813) 474-9899‬ claiming that my SS# has been suspended, and to Dial 1.
noscammerplease
June 24, 2019
I received a call from 800-205-1553 saying there is suspicious activity on my social security number and number will be cancelled , spoke to a guy with heavy accent probably from India.
Informed
June 24, 2019
‭+1 (813) 474-1539‬ Is a new scam number to watch out for
DCV
June 25, 2019
Getting a call from 800-205-9852. I get this call everyday and the last four digits change but I get same message. Something to do with suspicious activity and my SS is on hold.
Wifanger
June 25, 2019
I was contacted by someone claiming my Social Security card has been violated. It was automated and wanted me to continue speaking to them. I hung up. The number they called from is 855.710.9561
em8803
June 25, 2019
They're using this # to scam users 1800-829-5720. Just got a call, I answered and it said the same thing: someone used my ss# in Southern border. It asked to press 1 for more info and then someone with a heavy Asian accent answered. I told him to get me off his list
Scooter
June 25, 2019
Call from Ashland City, TN (615-657-9058) letting me know that my social security number has been suspended...press 1 for details.
chelitachopin0829
June 25, 2019
Someone is calling my phone talking about my social security number is being Confiscate.
Jess
June 25, 2019
I received a call from this Florida number 727-263-3092 telling me that my social security number has been used fraudulently and court proceedings were taking place against me. I did not verify any info they asked for. I told them I would call and confirm with my local office and they told me that I was on a recorded line and they had to follow FBI protocols. I hung up and called my local office and it was confirmed to be a scam. Never give out info and always call your local office to verify.
scary
June 25, 2019
(651) 691-7035 (929) 395-0360 send me violence messages with picture of murdered people please take action who is this ???!!!
Sprocko
June 25, 2019
I just received a suspicious call from a TollFree number. I answered the phone and a recording came on saying “This is the Social security administration office calling to report that my SS number is being suspended due to fraudulent activity, please press 1 to find out more information about this issue”. I pressed 1 and a man w and VERY thick accent came on the line asking for my full name so he can look into my file. I replied with “NO THANK YOU”! What the heck is going on?!?
Notmyfirstrodeo
June 25, 2019
SCAM Robo call from 615-657-9358 Claiming it’s the SS administration office They just suspended my SS# because they found some suspicious activity. If I want to know about this case just press 1. Thank you. Nope. Blocked.
Sunnymclup
June 25, 2019
I’ve been getting calls all morning from different 1(877) numbers. When I pick up a robotic message comes on saying they are calling from the Dept of Social Security Administration. This is the message “This is a call from the dept of social security administration about your social security number. We are calling because we found some suspicious activity so if you want to know about this case just press one thank you…”. I never pressed a number to go further and just hung up. These are the numbers that were showing up on caller id: ‭+1 (877) 905-5486‬ ‭‭+1 (877) 733-9467‬ ‭‭+1 (877) 586-5930‬ ‭+1 (877) 298-5032‬
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