Senior Scams: An Extra Social Security Check Can’t Be Bad… Right?
Scammers prey on the most vulnerable and rough economic times have undoubtedly increased the prevalence of scamming, especially as it relates to money and finance. The scam experts at Scam Busters detail a direct mail scam out there is targeting seniors by distributing letters offering an extra Social Security Check in exchange for a filing fee. The letter asks for money, bank account information and/or the victim's Social Security number to "file the application." What are the people behind this letter really trying to do? Steal your money and, potentially, your identity by obtaining your personal information.
Take it from Scam Busters: "The Social Security Administration does not ask you to send them your Social Security number to get a check because they already know it." Please be sure to kindly pass this message along to your friends and family; protect them from falling prey to scammers.
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