Officials warn of scam targeting Social Security information

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General is warning people of a scamtargeting retirees.

The OIS reports a sharp increase in scam activity, where bad actors are contacting people via email, claiming to have a Social Security statement ready to download.

Officials warn that clicking any link from a scam could lead to monetary loss, identity theft, or having your data compromised…

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