Full Notification

We take this time to remind our residents of these ongoing social security card scams.

This is a transcript of one of the calls. Items to note when you think a phone call may be a scam:

1. Never call back the number provided to you by the caller. Search for a number to the agency directly. The Social Security Administration can be reached at www.ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213.

2. The Social Security Administration will never call you to confirm your social security number. They already have it. Make sure you never confirm the last 4, your address, your date of birth or any other information when you RECEIVE a call. When you MAKE the call, a confirmation of some information may be necessary.

3. A sense of urgency is usually displayed with scams. One or two calls will be made, giving the victim a deadline (on this date and time, the police will arrest you; on this date and time your social security number will become inactive). As the given date and time approach, the calls will become more persistent and aggressive, creating a false sense of urgency to panic the victim into making a decision.

4. Often times, scams prey on elderly and non-English speaking residents. Share this information with your friends to ensure they are aware of these ongoing scams.

So what can you do to protect yourself from a scam like this? Hang up! You do not need to engage with the caller, answer any questions or provide information. Calls like this become a crime when the resident becomes a victim, meaning most of the time, there is little that law enforcement can do to prevent or stop the scam. For more information, check out the official page of the Social Security Administration!

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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