New Scam Targets Seniors

Scam artists are targeting seniors with a new ploy that involves Social Security. The scammer calls the victim and tells them they will be receiving a new Social Security card, and in some cases, a new free medical card. The victim is asked for a lot of information and buried in that maze of questions are such things as social security numbers and bank account information.

This new identity theft scam works because people believe they will need their new cards to continue receiving benefits or could miss out on the free medical benefits that the promised card offers.

Agencies of the federal government do not ask for sensitive personal information over the phone. Anyone receiving a call like this should hang up and contact the Social Security Administration. Never give out SS numbers or bank account numbers over the phone unless you are absolutely sure of the identity of the party to whom you are speaking.

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