Social Security Administration Warns of Government Impersonation Scams

The Social Security Administration is warning the public about government impersonation scams, which often start with an unexpected text, social media message, email, or phone call from someone claiming to be with a government agency.

The agency said scammers use these approaches to impersonate government officials and target members of the public.

The Social Security Administration urged people to stay alert to such contacts and pointed to its blog for more information on recognizing and avoiding these scams.

The agency also encouraged the public to go digital and create a personal my Social Security account to manage their benefits.