When it comes to scams, the trendlines are always moving.

That's why you must stay up to date on the latest in scam trends. Jack Myers at Social Security encourages you to follow reliable news sources if possible and stay connected with your local law enforcement agencies as they often put alerts out on their social media.

According to Myers, phishing is what it is called when scammers attempt to trick people into providing personal information. Scammers will attempt to contact you via phone, e-mail, text, or other messages to gain your information.

Make sure you understand the latest trends at www.ssa.gov/scam and again, Myers stresses make sure you're following reliable sources for the latest in scam trends near you.