A new Social Security scam has been targeting seniors with emails that falsely claim that their Social Security numbers have been involved in criminal activities. The email goes on to threaten to ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that $12.5 billion was lost to fraud in 2024, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the top agency targeted by scammers, according to the SSA.

EMAIL THAT’S MAKING THE ROUNDS. FOLKS. SCAMMERS KNOW THAT IF THEY WANT TO GET THE ATTENTION OF POTENTIAL SENIOR CITIZEN VICTIMS, ALL THEY NEED TO DO IS THREATEN THEIR BENEFITS. THINGS LIKE MEDICAL ...

Scammers want money, and they don't care whose money they take. That's why sometimes it can feel a bit painful when they target a more vulnerable group, such as those who live on a limited income.

WASHINGTON (WBAY) - The Social Security Administration is warning about a new scam. It’s coming as an unexpected letter, email or text with a threat that your Social Security number is being suspended ...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released an alert about a new scam affecting seniors relying on retirement benefits each month. “Warning: The ...