Yesterday afternoon, a call claimed to be from Social Security and warned that the account was suspended due to unusual activity. The script sounded like a classic scam, using authority to pressure the recipient. If you receive a similar call, hang up immediately, do not share personal information, and verify the claim by contacting the agency directly using an official number. Report the number to the FTC or your state consumer protection office. Keep a record of the call details, and consider adding the number to your phone’s block list. Staying skeptical and protecting your data are the best defenses.
The caller claimed to be a social security officer, stating my account was suspended due to suspicious activity, but I confronted them about the scam and they ended the call