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Slam the Scam Day takes place during National Consumer Protection Week and is led by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This day is intended to bring attention to a variety of scams but especially Social Security related scams.
Social Security related scams are when scammers attempt to impersonate the SSA or other official government agencies as a way of obtaining an individual’s personal information or money.
These scammers try to be convincing by call, texting, or messaging individuals on social media claiming that they are from a government agency, like the SSA, and using real details such as the name of a person who is employed by the agency.
Signs of a Scam
- Scammers may pretend to be from an organization you know and trust.
- Scammers may tell you there is a problem or prize.
- Scammers may pressure you to act immediately.
- Scammers may tell you to pay them in a specific way.
Protecting Yourself from Scams
- Hang up or ignore messages from the scammer. Be cautious and do not click on links or attachments they have sent.
- Do not pay the scammer. They may ask you to pay with a gift card, prepaid debit card, wire transfer, or by mailing them cash because it is harder for these forms of payment to be traced.
- If you have paid the scammer and/or given them your banking credentials, please contact us immediately at 1-888-MECHANICS (632-4264) or visit your local branch.
Visit our Fraud Reporting page for a list of resources for reporting fraudulent activity.