Category: Threat Scams

SSA Family Fraud Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA family fraud scam involves scammers threatening to investigate or implicate family members in alleged Social Security fraud. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited phone calls, but may also use emails,...

SSA No-Fly List Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA no-fly list scam involves imposters claiming victims will be placed on a no-fly list or face travel restrictions due to alleged Social Security issues. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited...

SSA Job Loss Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA job loss scam involves fraudsters threatening to contact victims’ employers and have them fired due to alleged Social Security Administration (SSA) issues. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited phone calls,...

SSA Utility Disconnection Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA utility disconnection scam involves fraudsters threatening to disconnect victims’ utilities due to alleged Social Security-related problems. Communication MethodScammers typically contact victims through unsolicited phone calls, emails, or text messages, creating a...

SSA Public Exposure Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA public exposure scam involves fraudsters threatening to publicize alleged Social Security debts or issues if victims don’t comply with their demands. Communication MethodScammers typically contact victims through unsolicited phone calls, emails,...

 SSA Credit Score Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA credit score scam involves imposters claiming that your credit score will be irreparably damaged if you don’t address alleged Social Security Administration (SSA) issues. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited...

SSA Foreclosure Rescue Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA foreclosure rescue scam involves fraudsters claiming that a victim’s home will be foreclosed upon due to alleged Social Security problems. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited phone calls, emails, or...

Passport Cancellation Scam

Threat TypeThe passport cancellation scam involves fraudsters threatening to cancel or revoke victims’ passports, often claiming it’s due to alleged Social Security-related issues. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited phone calls, emails, or...

SSA Deportation Scam 

Threat TypeThe SSA deportation scam targets immigrants with threats of deportation, falsely linking it to supposed Social Security problems. Communication MethodScammers typically contact victims through unsolicited phone calls, emails, or text messages, creating a...

SSA Asset Forfeiture Scam

Threat TypeThe SSA asset forfeiture scam involves fraudsters threatening to confiscate victims’ assets due to alleged Social Security-related issues. Communication MethodScammers typically initiate contact through unsolicited phone calls, but may also use emails, text...