Scammers keep coming for your information and money and Social Security says this is an issue that is not going away.

Jack Myers with Social Security says a common tactic they use is posing as federal agents or other law enforcement officials. They may claim your SSN is linked to a crime or your finances are in jeopardy. They may even threaten to arrest you if you don't follow their instructions. 

When trying to identify if contact is a scam, remember we will never threaten you with benefit suspension, arrest, or other legal action or promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment.

If the caller claims to be from Social Security, report the scam to oig.ssa.gov to notify the law enforcement team in our Office of Inspector General. 

For more info visit www.ssa.gov/scam.