Social Security Unveils Online Form for Seniors to Report Contacts From Impostors

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an online form for seniors to report they have been contacted by persons fraudulently claiming to work for the SSA, reports Forbes . The agency noted phone scams are the leading type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission and Social Security. "Over the past year, these scams — misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems — have skyrocketed," said the SSA. The agency emphasized that authentic Social Security employees will never tell a senior their Social Security number has been suspended, and never ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone — nor will they make threats. "If there's a problem with your Social Security record, Social Security will mail you a letter," said the SSA. "If Social Security needs you to submit payments, the agency will provide instructions in the letter, including options to make those payments."