We all have a love/hate relationship with April 15th: we hate preparing for it, we LOVE the refund if we are due one. Make sure you get your refund by keeping yourself safe from scams to get your social security number.
The latest scam involves calls from the Social Security Administration and relate to your social security number, which will unlock your tax information and put your refund and identity at risk. Here are resources for you to stay informed and make sure no one get your money.
Thieves are ingenious at coming up with ways to use old and new technology to rob you of your money and any information that may lead them to it. A couple of years or so ago, it was calls from the IRS, calls from the FBI, etc., threatening you with “the cops” picking you up if you didn’t call them back.
It’s just another variation on the same theme: getting your information. But scammers do it because enough people fall for it that its worth their time.
According to the Social Security Administration, the way to protect yourself is:
- Hang up on the call
- Do not give money or personal information
- Report the scam to the Office of the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration
Visit their site, where you can watch a short video summarizing the scams, see the most recent press release regarding the social security phone scams, and get tips on protecting your information.
It’s unfortunate that besides working hard for your money, you need to work hard to keep it and the information that leads to it safe. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to keep yourself informed and do just that.
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