Receiving a job offer may be great news at a challenging time, but there’s one that should be avoided at all costs. CAREER CONS Social Security Scammers Strike The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has informed us of a scam trend targeting job seekers, particularly younger people. According to a recent edition of the SSA’s “Social Security Tips” newsletter, fraudsters are posing as associates of the SSA or another government entity and contacting unsuspecting job seekers with an offer of remote employment. They ask potential victims to provide them with personal information, including copies of government-issued identification, banking details, or Social Security numbers. Additionally, reports indicate that the scammers have asked people to pay for computers or training as part of the hiring process.
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The scam is made even more nefarious by its false air of legitimacy. It has been reported that the caller will claim to have official SSA titles, including “virtual benefits coordinator,” “administrative assistant,” or “claims processor.” Additionally, they’ve been said to use phony SSA documents, email addresses, and phone numbers that appear official.
The “Social Security Tips” newsletter provides the following key warning signs to be mindful of if you are contacted by anyone stating they are from the SSA: • Unsolicited job offers through phone calls, texts, emails, or social media messages. • Unofficial email domains. • Requests for personal information or payment. • Pressure to act quickly or threats of missing out on an opportunity.
For more information (or to report a scam), please visit ssa.gov/ scam . Legitimate SSA job listings are available at ssa.gov//careers .
IMPORTANT REMINDER Medicare Blueprint Advisors urges our clients never to provide their Medicare number to anyone claiming to be an official representative, especially if a supposed salesperson requests it to offer a quote. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the legitimacy of any Medicare-related communication you receive.
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