Your Social Security number cannot be suspended, revoked, frozen or blocked. So I typed the number into Google, and realized, with horror, that it belonged to a local police station. She says, Well you have an arrest warrant out there, he says. Did he want my money? Victims say the calls threatened them with multiple things saying they But how many of you have gotten calls from someone who said they were the Social Security Administration? The FBI is warning the public to be aware of a scam where callers pretend to be an FBI Special Agent and threaten to arrest the person if money isnt sent. Call or email private citizens to demand payment or threaten arrest. Copyright 2020 WAVE 3 News. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. He never called again. For more information, read, Your Credit Score Can Predict When You'll Die, Research Shows, These Free Financial Counseling Services Can Help Crush Your Debt, 3 Ways the Gas Shortage May Affect You (Even if You Aren't Waiting in Line for Gas), 4 Myths About the $15 Minimum Wage Debate, In at Least One State, Taxpayers Will Foot the Bill for Trump's Election Recount, I Got a Call Saying I Was Under Investigation. How many can you report? Authorities say all the calls appeared to have come from the same individual who used Voice Over IP. Thank you.. They also might claim that patients are making accusations against the practitioner. For more information about the FBI or to reach a specific FBI Office visit WWW.FBI.GOV, emailStay Connected I pressed 1 to talk to an executive but the call immediately ended. Secure .gov websites use HTTPSA lock ( Can a biosimilar reduce the cost of your medication? The FBI said in 2019 there were almost 14,000 victims of government impersonation scams with $124 million in losses. Opinions in comments that appear in this blog belong to the individuals who expressed them. Start small, then add on. As I listened to an automated voice rattle off a list of extensions, my phone buzzed again another call from the precinct. The callers state, due to improper or illegal activity with a citizens Social Security number (SSN) or account, a citizen will be arrested or face other legal action if they fail to call a provided phone number to address the issue. What jerks! Dorado, PR 00646, Metro Office Park Scammers have targeted residents around the region, claiming to be the FBI stating they are an officer of the FBI , Department of Tax and Crime Investigation. Residents are reporting the calls are a pre-recorded message stating, a box of drugs and money being shipped; has your (callers) name on it and it has been intercepted.. Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program, Red Ribbon Toolkit - Resources For Your Community, DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Intelligence Research Specialist Job Announcements, Schedule A Hiring Authority: Intelligence Research Specialist, Privacy Impact Assessment and Management Information Systems, Victim Witness Assistance Program Resources. Jeannie, Although its been well over a year since you posted this comment, I just read it today. Knoxville News Sentinel. Nobody wants to be the subject of a law enforcement investigation, and scammers are using that to their advantage to try and intimidate people into just handing over their hard-earned money. I am deeply troubled that our country has not been able to stop these crooks from deceiving some of the most vulnerable members of our society, Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul said. Read: Robocalls have these retirees afraid to answer their phones. Chertoff answered because the scammers were able to spoof a number to make it look like the Social Security office was calling. I dont think this is the optimal choice financially; we are in a high tax bracket now, and so it would probably be better to take the deductions now. The Better Business Bureau and FBI have released a warning about a new scam involving a fake FBI investigation. Seniors are not more susceptible to scams; younger adults are. 0:11. If you are unsure if it is actually the court calling you, you can contact the clerks office. We expect commenters to treat each other and the blog writers with respect. They would stop, the phone companies would turn around and fine the users or cut their service. Email Email, Federal agencies do not threaten individuals or demand immediate payment. They do not belong to or represent views of the Federal Trade Commission. VoIP allows users to make calls via the internet versus a Can't scare them they know we cant get their number. I was nervous during the call until the person asked me to verify the last four digits of my Social Security number. Scammers can easily fake those. They called me twice with the same fake border seizure scam again today. "Every regular citizen is going to be intimidated by that information. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The Asheville Police department is investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning, that left one person injured. Dont wait, call and speak to an expert lawyer now! Fraudulent emails may give the appearance of legitimacy by using pictures of the FBI Director and/or the FBI seal and letterhead. Authorities say it We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. Several FBI field offices across the country have also warned about the scam. Start small, then add on. Her work has also appeared in Time, Newsweek and Buzzfeed. Never give out your personal information, including your Social Security number, over the phone or to individuals you do not know. I would love to catch these scumbag people and deal with them myself. If you havent retired yet, what concerns you financially? I'm glad I read this above, when I get unwanted calls on my C.P. While reading about the scams I find it hard to believe someone would fall for it, but when it involves family members and plays on your emotions it would be easy to be taken advantage of. If youre not yet deeply unsettled, heres a bit of info that should do the trick: Services like What to do about unwanted calls, emails, and text messages that can be annoying, might be illegal, and are probably scams. I gave him my name just to see what he would say next. If you were a little too jolly with your holiday spending, here are some tips to help you pay down your credit card debt. (Of course, you never want to do that, because then your money is just gone.). Do other people get these calls? Comments and user names are part of the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) public records system, and user names also are part of the FTCscomputer user recordssystem. I haven't been able to apply for a replacement SSN. This space is yours. Marshal, saying you must pay a fine for missing jury duty. The man had a foriegn accent, and hung up every time I called back asking for a manager or supervisor. Heres how it works Acting Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC, I have gotten calls using my power company name & number and lots and lots of local people and local businesses using their names and phone numbers, Not always SSA but other robo calls to, I have been receiving three times since this morning: I started getting these yesterday every 15 to 35 minutes from different 800 numbers. I got this same one amd another one saying that my ssn had been breached and i was under investigation. Authorities say all the calls appeared to have come from the same individual who used Voice Over IP. In reply to Mine claimed to be border by AngCap, In reply to That was exactly what I was by Sharvandra. Are you?. I also set up my payroll deductions to contribute to a Roth IRA I have with an investment management firm., Brian Farrell of Damascus, Md., wrote: For decades I invested in the company 401(k) and maxed out the IRAs. But if youre worried, call the real SSA at 1-800-772-1213. I am to call immediately before they proceed with legal proceedings. The FCC advises consumers not to answer calls or respond to texts from unknown numbers. If you are a victim of this scam report it online to the FBI at www.IC3.gov. Who was this criminal mastermind, and how did he get my number? Then i get calls from local numbers saying i called them and I didnt. The Federal Trade Commission Act authorizes this information collection for purposes of managing online comments. I hung up and reported the call on this site. When they target medical practitioners, like doctors and pharmacists, they may have their National Provider Identifier number or state license number. WebFake calls from people claiming to be from AT&T Be cautious: there are people calling from a 1800 number and trying to pry information. In one particularly heinous version the caller or recorded message claims your Social Security number has been blocked because it has been linked to a crime. Be on guard for spoofing scams, where caller ID information is falsified. Scammers may spoof a local area code and number, a company you know and trust or even a government agency to trick you into picking up. If you answer a call and suspect it was spoofed, hang up immediately. Do not respond to any questions or requests. An official website of the United States government. The DEA is alerting people to the scam. Their message: Its not the DEA calling. The scammers use fake names and badge numbers. Sometimes they use the names of real DEA agents and may even text photos of what look like legitimate law enforcement credentials. They may have information about you, like part or all of your Social Security number (SSN). For a more thorough explanation of your legal rights and options under Texas law, call criminal lawyer Jeff Hampton at The Hampton Law Firm at 817-826 In one day, I received at least a half-dozen calls to my cellphone claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. To avoid becoming a victim of this scam, be wary of answering phone calls from numbers you do not recognize. The message says theres something wrong with Its Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. Its scary., Read: Beware of scammers who say its the government calling. A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. Thanks to apps like SpoofCard, anyone with internet access can disguise their personal number with a new one of their choosing even if it already belongs to a law enforcement agency, a hospital, or an Outback Steakhouse. At that point, they'll tell you that the FBI is going to send agents to your house for whatever crime is associated with this number," Johnson said. Always. Get a lawyer or say that you want to talk to the companys lawyer.But better to get fired than risk criminal prosecution. Your Social Security number is not about to be suspended. I just received a call from "Steven White from the Office of Drug Enforcement". WASHINGTON The Drug Enforcement Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement personnel threatening arrest and prosecution for supposed violations of federal drug laws or involvement in drug-trafficking activities. 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