Full Notification

NEW SCAM ALERT!

We have all heard them and possibly even received them. Scam phone calls with someone on the other end of the line claiming to be from the IRS or from a police agency. Now, these scam phone calls are also including the Social Security Administration.

The Advisory Board has reported that individuals are receiving scam phone calls displaying the board’s phone number on caller ID. The callers are reportedly attempting to obtain personal information, including Social Security numbers. The caller informs the person that due to "fraudulent activity using their social security number", the SSA is having to issue the person a new social security card/number.

This is a SCAM.
1. Your SSN will not be suspended.
2. The SSA will never call you and ask you for your SSN.
3. Never give your SSN to anyone who calls you and/or never confirm the last 4 of your SSN to anyone.
4. NEVER send or wire money to anyone contacting you via phone.

If you receive a suspicious call, you may report that information online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report or by calling (800) 269-0271.You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams: https://identitytheft.gov/ssa.

Be aware and ensure you do not become the victim of a crime!

"If You See Something, Say Something"
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Station at (661) 948-8466. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP, “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
 
 
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station polices the City of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, and the unincorporated communities of Antelope Acres, Lake Los Angeles, and Quartz Hill in the Antelope Valley.
 
Ali Villalobos
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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Lancaster, CA 93534
Station (661) 948-8466
Desk (661) 524-2154
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