Social Security Scam: “Your Number Is Suspended” Is Fake
A Social Security scam claims your Social Security number has been “suspended” for suspicious activity and asks you to confirm it or pay to reactivate it.
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How the Social Security scam works
Your Social Security number can't be suspended — that's not a real thing. The scammer wants your number and personal details to steal your identity, or a payment to “fix” the fake problem.
Red flags to watch for
- A call or text saying your Social Security number is suspended or blocked
- A request to “confirm” your SSN or personal details
- Threats that your benefits will stop unless you act now
- A demand for payment to reactivate your number
What it looks like
“Your Social Security number has been suspended due to suspicious activity. Confirm your SSN to reactivate it.”
What to do
- Hang up — a Social Security number is never “suspended.”
- Never confirm your SSN to someone who contacted you.
- Verify by calling the SSA yourself at 1-800-772-1213.
- Report it at oig.ssa.gov.
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