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The Social Security Scam Families have been alerted to beware of a new scam targeted at seniors. Called "the Social Security Scam," a telemarketer attempts to elicit an elderly person's bank account and Social Security numbers by posing as a government representative. A number of the reports have surfaced nationwide, indicating that either the scam has been "syndicated" among criminals or that it is a large, sophisticated operation. The common factor is a caller who claims to be an employee of the Social Security Administration, and who tells the aging victim they are due to receive new Social Security cards. In some cases they may be told they are entitled to free "medical" cards. The caller tells the victim they need to verify some personal information. Included in the questions are requests for personal information that can be used to steal the victim's identity. The Social Security Administration, meanwhile, warns senior citizens not to give personal information to any caller claiming to be from the government. Carter warns seniors to guard their personal and financial information carefully from unsolicited callers. This information was obtained from The Caregiver’s Home Companion at www.caregivershome.com. For more information please contact your ElderCare Specialist at (314) 802-5106 toll free at 1-888-388-1930 or hobrien@standrews1.com. |
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