Social Security Scam Popularity The Social Security scam is switzerland phone number list most popular during the tax season. The highest peak of distinct Social Security scam calls was seen in March ; calls were captured during this particular spike. However the highest spike in overall potential scam calls was in September . This spiked reached about . M calls; about . of overall likely calls were categorized as social security scams. of Social Security scams are those based on the Social Security program and those based on trying to attain your identity through your SSN. General number-based Social Security scams make up the majority of these calls; out of the distinct scam calls only about were specifically targeting the number itself.
Scammers will however use multiple different strategies to steal your identity: Shipping issues with one of your packages and they need your SSN to confirm it is you. Customs will call claiming there are problems with a recent trip you took and/or luggage you carried; they’ll ask for your SSN to “rectify” the situation. Social Security Offices can call claiming you are missing out on government benefits. “They claimed to be an officer from customs advising me that a package of mine was seized and an investigation was taking place. They proceeded to ask for my social security number to confirm my identity.