Social Security is NOT CALLING YOU!

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Yes, I’m back. I’ve been debating video vs. blog and will be bringing my fun facts and face here very soon. I was tempted to do a video in my pajamas, glasses, uncombed hair and bad lighting for this post…because what I look like is so unimportant compared to this message.

PLEASE, DO NOT RESPOND IN ANYWAY TO A CALL THAT SAYS YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IS SUSPENDED AND YOU MUST CALL BACK. JUST DON’T DO IT.

My husband and I receive these calls almost weekly at this point. This week I received the call three times in 30 minutes. Even after blocking the number of the first two calls, the same robo-call came in on a different phone number.

I’ve seen warnings everywhere, but of course, this is my field, so I do see posts from AARP, Social Security, Retirement websites….all of whom have tried to get this message out. I am certain I have told my elderly mom to tell her friends this is a scam. Many of my own friends and relatives have called me asking if they should return the call. So it is not common knowledge that this is a scam.

But here’s the kicker. My smart, sweet Mom got the call three times yesterday in 30 minutes and was so certain it had to be legit. She returned the call and when a man answered and said: “Why are you calling?” my mom replied: “I don’t really know.” And the man disconnected. This makes me think that they are running so many scams, they aren’t sure which one you’re calling about so they can pretend to be whoever you are frightened of.

Please, please please pass this information to everyone: young and old, sick and well, informed or uninformed. We’ve got to stop the bleeding of stealing from good people. The only way to accomplish this is to educate and remove the fear of saying: “Nope, I’ll call my friend, daughter, son, accountant, the police before I call you back.” Let’s fight this together.

After I get dressed, I’ll do a video. After all, Halloween is over, don’t want to scare the kids! I love you all, I do! Stay safe.

“You Just have to Laugh………when it’s funny, but get mad when they’re trying to rip you off!!!”

10 thoughts on “Social Security is NOT CALLING YOU!”

  1. Cathy, This is excellent information to have out there. I have never responded to one of these scams; but many good, honest people have and were literally “taken to the cleaners”. One thing I do: I purchased an inexpensive whistle at Walmart. When I am certain I have a live person on the other end, and my whistle is handy– They get an earful. It probably does not help cut down on the number of calls, but it really makes me feel good. 🙂

  2. I was told by someone in the know, that if the mail or call does not have your name, it is a red flag. Unfortunately, they are beyond this already. There is mail with my name on it that
    Is bogus. Good luck out there. I just think everything is a scamand go from there.

  3. I was told by someone in the know, that if the mail or call does not have your name, it is a red flag. Unfortunately, they are beyond this already. There is mail with my name on it that
    Is bogus. Good luck out there. I just think everything is a scam

    1. Thanks, Sherri! That’s a good call (pardon the pun!). But yes, red flags abound and we all must be vigilant with our phones, our email, our landlines. It’s amazing how we can get caught up just by accident. Just did a podcast this morning about it! Will post the link when it’s ready. Thanks for your support.

    1. Thanks, Kathy. Hope you are feeling better every day! Tell everyone you meet…DON’T GET SCAMMED! Best to you!

    1. Thanks, Danny. It’s remarkable how relentless these scammers are! Keep spreading the word! Best to you!

  6. There was a segment on the local news about a woman who got caught in this scam. The guy stayed on the phone for 5 hours directing her to do certain things. I guess fear will cancel common sense . I do believe that she finally contacted the authorities and some of her assets were saved. Oy!
    Here at the Wrinkle Farm/Storage Bin (CCRC) most of us have received calls regarding this and other common scams.
    Happy Turkey Day and keep your bloomers covered ;^) Love that story.

    1. Thanks for chiming in! Even at the CCRC, where everyone is talking, this scam abounds. Keep talking my friends. And hope you and Gussie are well!

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