Why did I get a call saying my Social Security number is suspended?
Scammer message: Department of the Social Security Administration. The reason of this call is to inform you that your Social Security number has been suspended for suspicion of illegal activity. If you do not contact us immediately, your account will be deactivated. : This is a scam!
Can your Social Security number be banned?
Electronic and phone access to SSN information can be blocked by contacting the Social Security Administration directly. They will ask you to verify your identification and confirm your intention to block access to Social Security information. Blocking your number will prevent access by anyone, including you.
Does the Social Security office ever contact you by phone?
Social Security may call you in some situations but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number. Demand an immediate payment from you.
When did Congress start borrowing from Social Security?
As a stop-gap measure, Congress passed legislation in 1981 to permit inter-fund borrowing among the three Trust Funds (the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund; the Disability Trust Fund; and the Medicare Trust Fund).
How much does the government owe Social Security?
As of June 2015, the intragovernmental debt was $5.1 trillion of the $18.2 trillion national debt. According to the Social Security Trustees, who oversee the program and report on its financial condition, program costs are expected to exceed non-interest income from 2010 onward.
What happens when your Social Security number is suspended?
Scam alert: No, the Social Security Administration isn’t going to suspend your SSN. Have you gotten a phone call telling you that your Social Security number has been suspended or canceled? It’s a scam. “Social Security numbers do not get suspended,” the Federal Trade Commission said.
What happens if your Social Security is suspended?
Are You being misled by Social Security advertisements?
People are often misled by advertisers who use the terms “Social Security” or “Medicare.” Often, these companies offer Social Security services for a fee, even though the same services are available directly from Social Security free of charge.
Are these social security scams trying to steal your savings?
These Social Security scams will try to steal your savings. Here’s what to watch out for If you get a call, text or email from someone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration, it is likely a scam. Fraudsters who prey on fear bilked people out of almost $64 million last year through imposter scams, according to the government agency.
Is there such a thing as Medicare and Social Security advertising?
Their advertising can’t lead people to believe that they represent, are somehow affiliated with, or endorsed or approved by Social Security or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Medicare). People are often misled by advertisers who use the terms “Social Security” or “Medicare.”
How do I report social security fraud in advertising?
You can learn more about how we combat fraudulent advertisers by reading our publication What You Need to Know About Misleading Advertising. You can also report Social Security fraud to the Office of the Inspector General.