NEW YEAR, NEW SCAM FRAUDSTERS STRIKE SOCIAL SECURITY
Beware of “official” documents from the Social Security Administration (SSA), as they could be officially bogus . According to a notice we recently received from the Office of the Inspector General of the SSA, a new scam targeting Social Security recipients is underway. Scammers are contacting potential victims through emails with the subject line “Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected.” The email includes an attachment that may appear to be an official SSA letter stamped “Official Document” and “Official Government Communication.” This fraudulent correspondence claims that the recipient’s case is subject to criminal prosecution on several charges and that their Social Security number will be suspended after 24 hours. The letter’s verbiage pressures
the recipient to contact the SSA as soon as possible via a provided number.
so that you will respond and provide them with your personal information and money. If you get an unexpected call, text, email, letter, or social media message from SSA OIG or any government agency, pause and think ‘scam’ first. The person contacting you may not be who they claim to be.” Please contact ssa.gov/scam to report Social Security-related scams. You can stay up to date on the latest scam warnings by following the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General at x.com/#!/TheSSAOIG, facebook.com/oigssa, and linkedin.com/ company/ssa-oig . Additional consumer protection tips are available at the Federal Trade Commission’s website at ftc.org . —Jason Mackey
When this number is called, it is answered by a scammer who claims to be from “the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General,” or the caller may receive an automated message prompting the caller to send a text. The live scammer may even use the name of a real SSA employee to further the illusion of legitimacy. “The SSA Office of the Inspector General will never send letters like this,” stated Michelle L. Anderson, acting inspector general, in an official statement. “Scammers continue to exploit fear and confusion by using official-looking letters and real SSA employee names to threaten you and convince you they’re legitimate
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JALAPEÑO POPPER SOUP
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INGREDIENTS
1. Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, then remove to a plate. 2. Add jalapeños and onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute. 4. Stir in chicken broth, cumin, salt, and potatoes, and simmer for 20 minutes. 5. Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and add 1 ladle of hot broth before mixing. 6. Add cream cheese mixture to the pot and stir. 7. Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and lemon juice, stirring until the cheese melts. 8. Pour into serving bowls, topping with bacon and more shredded cheese. DIRECTIONS
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4 bacon slices, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 5–6 large jalapeño peppers, minced with stems and seeds removed 1/2 small onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp salt
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1 lb gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite- size pieces 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
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1 cup shredded fresh cheddar cheese 2 tbsp lemon juice
GARNET HOCKEY
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