Your Social Security Number Isn't Suspended. Ever.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received reports about a scam designed to trick people out of their personal information by telling them that they need to "reactivate" their supposedly "suspended" Social Security Numbers (SSNs). The scammers say the SSN was suspended because of some connection to fraud or other criminal activity. They provide a number to call to clear it up, where they will ask for personal information. SSNS, however, do not get suspended, says the FTC .