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National Slam the Scam Day is an initiative created in 2020 to raise public awareness to combat Social Security-related scams. In 2022, it expanded to include other government imposter scams as reported losses from consumers climbed to more than $446 million in 2021. According to the Federal Trade Commission, reported losses for 2022 were nearly $509 million. The SSA and OIG partners with other government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the private sector to increase awareness about how to spot government imposter scams and avoid becoming a victim.

Recognizing a scammer

In a government imposter scam, someone claims to be an SSA, or another government employee, and may ask for personal information, demand payment, or make threats. These scams primarily use the telephone, but scammers may also use email, text messages, social media, or U.S. mail.

Tips for spotting scams is a critical component - it’s important to keep consumers aware of current trends and past behavior patterns of the scammers. SSA/OIG provides resources on its website and posts tips and warnings on its social media platforms. SSA/OIG urges everyone to be cautious of any contact supposedly from a government agency telling you about a problem you don’t recognize.

For example, if you receive a call where the caller says ‘you are back due $5,000 in taxes’ (or any other amount), hang up! Call the IRS or appropriate agency to verify this – and DO NOT USE a phone number or link these parties may provide to you because that information is fake too, and will lead you down a nefarious path.

ALWAYS verify the correct phone numbers to call by looking them up on the internet, a phone book, old tax returns, or social security statements and verify the correct numbers to call. Senior citizens are prime targets to these scammers.

....and find new ways to steal your money and personal information. Stay vigilant! Help raise awareness about Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams.

Tell your friends and family about government imposter scams. Let them know they don’t have to be embarrassed to report if they shared personal financial information or suffered a financial loss. The important thing is to report the scam right away. For more information on scams, please visit the SSA’s Protect Yourself from Scams page.

Click here to print this SCAM ALERT document from the SSA website and share it with friends, family and co-workers.

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• SAP Utility of the Year Mid-Sized

Systems, Applications, & Products in Data Processing, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA)

(QCM served as lead consultant on this project)

• BristolNet Innovation Partner of the Year

Bristol Global Mobility

• Minority Technology Firm of the Year

Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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