Ever wondered why that familiar 570‑831‑1296 keeps lighting up your phone? The number is widely reported as a source of social security impostor scams. Callers often claim to be SSA representatives, ask for SSN, DOB, or banking details, and pressure you to call back on a different toll‑free line. The real SSA never initiates contact by phone for personal data; they only send letters or use secure online portals. Before sharing anything, hang up, verify the caller against the official 1‑800‑772‑1213 number, and report the incident to the FTC or your state AG. Blocking the number and monitoring your credit can further limit exposure.
Something seems fishy about this claim of being from social security, particularly given the multiple posts and lack of credible proof.
The number 570-831-1296 and 800-775-7802 is for Social Security office in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the customer service work late at this location, you should allways verify informations
The caller claimed to be from the social security office in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with customer service reps working late hours
This number called my cell phone repeadly, I answered once and heard a fax machine, very annoying
On December 23, 2010, at 9:23 am, I received a call from this number, but I chose not to answer it.
This morning, I received two calls from this number, with the caller ID displaying 'Kimberly A. Sha 1-570-831-1296', though no message was left.
After searching for this number, I found that my caller ID displayed 'LindaA Burke' without a space; has anyone else encountered this unusual formatting?
I recieve this call during work hour, my spouse take the message, and i have to call back
Upon receiving a call from this number at 7:00pm est, I promptly ended the conversation due to uncertainty about its legitimacy, a decision reinforced by online research.
You should call SS directly and report them - it's necesary
Someone claiming to be 'Debbie from the SS Office in Pennsylvania' requested a return call, which was deleted, but an investigation into this matter is warranted.
A call was received from an individual claiming to be Debbie from the SS Office in Pennsylvania, requesting a return call, which warrants further investigation
On 10/13/10, I recieved a call from this number saying there was a problem with my SSN account, but it came in after 8 p.m, I told him SS dont call this late and no info will be provided over the phone, its cleary a scam