There is a new threat to the public when it comes to Social Security.

No longer is someone impersonating a Social Security employee one of the biggest threats to the public, now misleading advertising is becoming very prevalent. Jack Myers with Social Security indicates businesses are charging for services that are free through them.

Myers believes the public is accustomed to paying fees for a lot of government forms or services doesn't raise a red flag when in fact, it should as there is no charge for many of the things Social Security offers.

Myers also warns of advertisers using the Social Security logo also claiming to be from Social Security. He says those are advertisers the public needs to watch out for.

Myers says if you are ever unsure, a call to your local Social Security office is a good idea, or a visit to their website, socialsecurity.gov, and as always, emphasizes making sure the domain is dot-gov.