Fwd: Help Us Slam the Scam

[Charles Gousha]

Some supplemental material to this month’s meeting topic, in this case from the Social Security Administration.

This is a good distillation of the most important things to watch.

Charles Gousha "We are the universe
Retired from Apple Inc .   made manifest, trying to
user group lead – Silicon Valley MUG figure itself out."
    RPG player, anime fan, SF nut – Delenn, Babylon 5

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From: Social Security Administration <subscripti...@subscriptions.ssa.gov>

Subject: Help Us Slam the Scam

Date: February 20, 2025 at 10:42:27 AM PST

To: gou...@mac.com

National Slam the Scam Day  March 6, 2025  On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.   Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by:   Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you to quickly recognize a scam. Signs of a scam include:  An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or benefit increase, Pressure to act immediately, and A request for an unusual payment like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, and wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money “safe.” Reporting scams as soon as possible. Victims shouldn’t be embarrassed if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. We are all vulnerable.  Sharing our Scam Alert fact sheet and helping educate others about how to protect themselves.    Report Social Security-related scams to the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (OIG).  Report a Scam Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information and follow SSA OIG on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest scam tactics. Repost #SlamtheScam information on social media to keep your friends and family safe.

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[Jose Francisco Medeiros]

Thanks Charles!

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