Why am I getting calls about my Social Security number?
Fraudsters pretend to be government employees and claim there is identity theft or another problem with one’s Social Security number, account, or benefits. Social Security may call you in some situations, but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number.
Can SSN be suspended?
— No, your Social Security number cannot be suspended, revoked, frozen or blocked. It anyone tells you that, hang up immediately. But just to make sure it’s truly the SSA calling you back, hang up and call SSA’s main number at (800) 772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
How do you check if my SSN is suspended?
Check with the real Social Security Administration. The SSA will not contact you out of the blue. But you can call them directly at 1-800-772-1213 to find out if SSA is really trying to reach you and why.
What should you do if someone calls your Social Security number?
Never call another number provided in a phone call or email. The Social Security Administration will never threaten to arrest you. A Social Security number cannot be suspended. Never provide your Social Security number to unknown individuals who contact you.
Can a robocall get your Social Security number?
The robocall then prompts you to call back or speak to an agent in order to resolve the issue. As the FTC notes, Social Security numbers cannot be suspended, so any calls stating that they are is simply a scam.
Is it possible to get a Social Security number from someone else?
En español | Social Security numbers are the skeleton key to identity theft. And what better way to get someone’s Social Security number than by pretending to be from Social Security? It’s a lesson fraudsters have learned well.
What’s the number to report a Social Security number cancelled?
(800) 983-4694 is a robocall scam number saying they cancelled your Social Security number. I told them I would report their number to the real Social Security Administration, and the foreign accented man got all scared and started apologizing.
