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Government Impersonation
Who's targeted: Seniors and Social Security recipients|
Reaches you via:phoneemail
If You See It
- ✓Hang up — Social Security will never threaten you by phone
- ✓Do not confirm your SSN
- ✓Call Social Security directly at 1-800-772-1213
If You Clicked
- !Do not provide any personal information
- !Call the real Social Security Administration
If You Gave Info
- ⚠Report identity theft at identitytheft.gov
- ⚠Place a fraud alert with credit bureaus
- ⚠File a report with your local Social Security office