How to Get Help from Social Security Social Security is here to help. We want you to know how to get the service you need and to be prepared so we can help you as quickly and safely as possible. How to Get Help from Social Security Social Security is here to help. We want you to know how to get the service you need and to be prepared so we can help you as quickly and safely as possible.
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Crypto — Same Scams, Different Currency Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin are soaring in popularity. Indeed, these virtual currencies, which are not regulated, can lead to profit for some investors. And scammers are more than happy to adapt traditional scams to this new space to try to line their own pockets along the way. How It Works • Websites promising huge returns if you invest in crypto with the company. • “Celebrities” offering investment opportunities in virtual currency. • Online love interests who either ask for financial help via cryptocurrency or seek to convince you to invest in crypto with them. • You get a call from a Medicare plan company offering a special “deal” on a new plan during open enrollment — perhaps with a free gift or limited-time offer. What You Should Know: • Pitches that claim that virtual currency investments offer little or no risk are seeking to deceive you. The value of virtual currencies is driven entirely by supply and demand, which can create wild swings that can produce big gains, but also big losses. • Most celebrities do not manage their own social media accounts, and those who do typically won’t engage directly with fans, especially with unsolicited investment opportunities. • Romance scams proliferate online, and not only on dating apps. Be wary of those you meet online who seek to grow a personal relationship with you. What You Should Do • Understand the risk: Even if it’s not a scam, cryptocurrency is a new and highly volatile way to invest. • Never invest in a virtual currency (or in anything, for that matter) at the
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Go online to SSA.gov. Our website is the best way for most people to get help.
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What to Know if You Must Visit an Office: • You must have an appointment to visit an office.
If you cannot use our website call our National 800 Number or your local Social Security office for help.
Go online to SSA.gov. Our website is the best way for most people to get help.
We will schedule an appointment for you, if necessary , to serve you by phone or in-person.
What to Know if You Must Visit an Office: • You must have an appointment to visit an office. • Masks are required for all office visitors and employees, regardless of vaccination status. • Visitor capacity is limited to follow physic l distancing r quirements. This means you may need to wait outside , so plan for cold or bad weather. • We ask that you come alone unless you require help with your visit . If you require help, we can only permit one person to accompany you. We appreciate your patience and understanding. • Masks are required for all office visitors and employees, regardless of vaccination status. • Visitor capacity is limited to follow physical distancing requirements. This means you may need to wait outside , so plan for cold or bad weather. • We ask that you come alone unless you require help with your visit . If you require help, we can only permit one person to accompany you. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Social Security Administration Publication No. 05-10558 December 2021 (First edition) How to Get Help from Social Security Produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense
SSA.gov so you can better protect yourself and loved ones. We also advocate at the state, federal and local levels to enact policy changes that protect consumers and enforce laws. AARP’s Fraud Watch Network ( https://www. aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/ ) can help you spot and avoid scams. Sign up for free Watchdog Alerts, review our scam-tracking map, or call our toll-free fraud helpline at 877-908-3360 if you or a loved one suspect you’ve been a victim. Social Security Administration Publication No. 05-10558 December 2021 (First edition) How to Get Help from Social Security Produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense
urging of someone who contacts you out of the blue or whom you have only met online. • Never share your “private keys,” the long letter-and-number codes that allow you to access your virtual currency, with anyone. Keep them in a secure place. Knowledge gives you power over scams. The AARP Fraud Watch Network equips you with reliable, up-to-date insights and connects you to our free fraud helpline
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