just got a scam Social Security robocall...

[IcyPeas]

So just a reminder to all.... this is a scam which is apparently happening with more frequency lately. The caller i.d. has the same number as the actual SSA but it is NOT them calling. Hang up. Hang up. Hang up. Do not give any information.

Their website says to call this number to report it if you want to. I just tried to call and they say the wait time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

[rurallib]

1. Doesn't Social Security notify people by mail, like the IRS?

[IcyPeas]

2. I read on their website that they rarely

will call you, unless you have made an inquiry that they are responding to.

Still when you get a call like that it can be scary. I hung up and immediately looked online to see if this was a scam and felt reassured that it was.

[MiniMe]

4. Scary, but not quite as scary as getting a call from the "IRS" that they are about to arrest you

I've never fallen for any of the scam calls, and I know the IRS sends you a letter first. It still makes your heart jump a little. I don't even answer the phone any more unless I know who is calling. I had a message left from some supposed veterans group, and the message was in Chinese or something similar since I don't speak Chinese, I don't know for sure if that was what language it was. I actually had several message left on my phone in some foreign language.

[SWBTATTReg]

5. Yes, I rec'd these kinds of calls too (the IRS, but not SS). Ignore them. ...

Both the IRS and SS will send you correspondence first, before calling (and only calling in response to your call).

[MiniMe]

6. I know that, it still makes your heart jump when you hear the phone call from the "IRS"

That is what the scammers are counting on. I don't answer the phone much any more

[IcyPeas]

8. I also used to get the IRS call threatening to sue me.

that call was on my landline. I reported that one on their online form.

The call from the scam Social Security was on my cellphone.

[Totally Tunsie]

12. Same here.

[Jersey Devil]

3. If you think the call might be legit

you should go to a Social Security office to ask about it. Do not ever give info to anyone of the phone, ever.

[safeinOhio]

7. They hang up on me.

I just keep yelling into the phone, Who is, Who is, Who is.

[elleng]

9. I got one too,

pressed '1' and told he person on the line he must STOP because this is FRAUD, penalty includes PRISON!

[kskiska]

10. I've just had two calls from myself.

I didn't answer. It's obviously a scam. They think you'll be so curious you'll pick up.

[ThoughtCriminal]

11. GOP controlled FCC is relying on voluntary measures

by telcoms to stop phone number spoofing.

We can see how well that's working out.