Social Security scam calls – what to watch for

Summary — +18882313939

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Caller Name: 8882313939
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 10

Expert Opinion

Ever wonder why a mysterious call from 1‑888‑231‑3939 keeps popping up in your caller ID? Most reports point to a scam masquerading as the Social Security Administration, using forged letters that claim you owe thousands in over‑payments. If you receive such a notice, start by contacting SSA directly through the official website or toll‑free number—not the one on the letter. Never send cash, prepaid cards, or personal data to an unsolicited caller, and consider blocking the number on your phone. Report the incident to the FTC or your state consumer protection agency to help curb these fraud attempts.

Caller Categories

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Debt Collector

Caller Names

8882313939
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SSI (claimed)
SSA security office (scam)
Social Security (claimed)

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Recent Reports for (888) 231-3939

18882313939 Scam 18882313939

This number claims to be from the SSA, seeking money under false pretenses.

18882313939 Scam SSA security office (scam)

A letter from the SSA security office, including this phone number, claimed that I owed $3,000 due to an overpayment.

18882313939

It's irrelevent wether or not you live in Oregon, goverment offices dont have a location in every town, you can verify this by checking your 1040 form.

18882313939 Scam SSI (claimed)

Received a letter stating an overpayment of $10,690 by SSI, requesting a check to be sent to Portland, Oregon or payment over the phone to 1-888-231-3939, despite not residing in Oregon

18882313939 Scam Social Security (claimed)

Based on other reports, this appears to be a scam; verification is simple: contact Social Security directly to confirm the authenticity of the communication.

18882313939 Debt Collector 8882313939

I recieve a letter from SSA saying i owe 19000 dollar

18882313939 Scam Great Lakes Program Service Center

Claims of a $16,000 debt in Chicago have been made by this number.

18882313939 Scam

The guy claim to be from a law firm in maryland, but didnt give a name, he knew my social security number and my old name, he say i owe money on a discover card, its a scam dont give them your social

18882313939 Scam 8882313939

A letter arrived containing this phone number, purportedly from the SSI office in Chicago, claiming a debt of $3000, despite having no connection to the mentioned location or alleged debt.

18882313939 Scam Mailed letter to me from "Social Security Addmin"

I recieved a letter with this phone number on it, claiming I owe $3000 to the ssi office in chicago, but I dont have no affiliation with them

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