Social Security Scams Are Up. Here's How to Spot One
Social Security is a lifeline for millions of older Americans. The last thing you need is a criminal getting ahold of your personal data and stealing your benefits. Unfortunately, new data from SimplyWise indicates that fraudsters aren't letting up during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, 47% of Americans have experienced an attempted Social Security scam in the past three months. Worse yet, 21% of seniors report that they've experienced three or more scam attempts during that time period.
Protect your personal information by recognizing what a scam might look like.
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