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Tools to fight fraud
nowledge is power, and having the right tools to fight fraud can make a huge difference. Knowledge can also help those you love and want to protect. I’ve put together a list of the five most important resources about Social Security scams you should know about:
page at oig.ssa.gov/scam for information on phone scams — and how to report them. Read the blog post at blog. ssa.gov/protecting-your-socialsecurity-number-from-identity-theft to learn how to protect your Social by Security number from identity theft.
Elizabeth Pivonka
Read and share the fact sheet Beware of Social Security Phone Scams to learn how to spot fake calls and emails at www.ssa.gov/fraud/assets/materials/EN-05-10535.pdf.
Create your own personal my Social Security account at www. ssa.gov/myaccount to help you keep track of your records and identify any suspicious activity.
Visit the Office of the Inspector General’s Scam Awareness
Visit our Fraud Prevention and Reporting page at www.ssa.
There are a number of resources available to help you fight and report Social Security fraud. gov/fraud to understand how we combat fraud.
spread the word on social media.
Please share these resources about scams with your friends and family — and help us
The author is with the Social Security Administration in Albany.
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22 Family Now — August 2021
