AG issues Social Security scam alert

Published March 12. 2019 12:56PM

Attorney General Josh Shapiro is alerting Pennsylvania consumers to a new twist on an old scam involving their Social Security numbers.

The scam differs from traditional Social Security scams because callers are telling consumers that their number has been compromised or suspended, rather than the usual tactic of saying it was stolen or demanding certain action to receive benefits.

Some consumers alleged that the scam artists are impersonating government agencies and threatening arrest, saying that they must make an immediate payment in order to avoid jail time.

These deceptive calls tell consumers that someone is using their Social Security number and scare them into making quick decisions that can be devastatingly costly.

Consumers who feel that they have been victimized or received a call similar to this may file a complaint with the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection by visiting www.attorneygeneral.gov, or by calling the office at 800-441-2555.

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