Tu número de Seguro Social no está suspendido. Jamás.

Te llama una persona que te dice que trabaja para el gobierno y te informa que tu número de Seguro Social (SSN) ha sido suspendido. Parece muy profesional. Así que deberías hacer exactamente lo que te dice que hagas para solucionar las cosas, ¿cierto?

Incorrecto.

La FTC ha recibido reportes sobre estafadores que están tratando de engañar a las personas para quitarles su información personal diciéndoles que es necesario que “reactiven” sus números de Seguro Social supuestamente “suspendidos”. Los estafadores dicen que el número de Seguro Social se suspendió debido a alguna conexión con un fraude u otra actividad delictiva. Indican que hay que llamar a un número de teléfono para reactivarlo – y entonces, cuando llamas, te piden tu información personal.

La cosa es que los números de Seguro Social no se suspenden. Esta es solo una variación más de una estafa de impostores del gobierno para tratar de conseguir tu número de Seguro Social, número de cuenta bancaria u otra información personal. En esta variación del esquema, la persona que llama finge que te está protegiendo de una estafa cuando en realidad te está engañando para que caigas en una estafa.

Estas son algunas recomendaciones para protegerte:

Nunca des ni confirmes información personal por teléfono, vía email o en un sitio web hasta que hayas verificado quién te la está pidiendo.
No confíes en un nombre, número de teléfono ni domicilio de email solo porque parezca que está relacionado con el gobierno. Los estafadores oportunistas usan nombres que parecen oficiales y manipulan los datos que aparecen en el aparato de identificación de llamadas o la información de los domicilios de correo electrónico para que confíes en ellos. Además, el gobierno normalmente se comunica con la gente por correo postal.
Comunícate directamente con las agencias del gobierno usando números de teléfono y sitios web que te conste que son legítimos.

Si alguien ha tratado de robarte tu información personal haciéndose pasar por un representante del gobierno FTC, repórtalo a la FTC.

Search Terms

estafa

Topics

Crédito, préstamos y deudas

Scams

Estafadores que se hacen pasar por el gobierno

Estafadores que se hacen pasar por el Seguro Social

Dejar un comentario es su elección. Para dejar un comentario, tiene que crear un nombre de usuario. De no ser así, no podemos publicar su comentario. La ley Federal Trade Commission Act autoriza la recolección de esta información con el fin de monitorear comentarios al blog. Los comentarios y los nombres de usuarios formaran parte del sistema de la FTC de registros públicos, los nombres de usuarios también formaran parte del sistema de la FTC de registros de usuario de computadora.

Puede que usemos rutinariamente dichos registros cómo se describe en el sistema de avisos publicados. Para más detalles sobre qué hace la FTC con la información personal que recolectamos, por favor lea nuestra política de privacidad.

El propósito de este blog y su sección de comentarios es informar a los lectores acerca de la actividad de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) y compartir información con los lectores para ayudarlos a evitar, reportar y recuperarse del fraude, las estafas y las malas prácticas comerciales. Valoramos sus opiniones, ideas e inquietudes y alentamos los comentarios. Pero tenga presente que este es un blog que está bajo moderación. Revisamos todos los comentarios antes de publicarlos y no publicaremos comentarios que no cumplan con nuestra política de comentarios. Esperamos que los comentaristas traten a los redactores del blog y entre sí con respeto.

No publicaremos comentarios fuera de tema, comentarios idénticos y repetidos, ni ningún comentario que incluya promociones de venta.
No publicaremos comentarios que incluyan mensajes vulgares, ataques personales que mencionen nombres, o términos ofensivos dirigidos contra personas o grupos específicos.
No publicaremos amenazas, declaraciones difamatorias, ni sugerencias que alienten actividades ilegales.
No publicaremos comentarios que incluyan información personal, como números de Seguro Social, números de cuentas, domicilios residenciales y de email. Para presentar un reporte detallado sobre una estafa, visite ReporteFraude.ftc.gov.

No editamos los comentarios para eliminar el contenido objetable, así que asegúrese de que su comentario no contenga ninguno de los contenidos mencionados anteriormente. Los comentarios publicados en este blog pasarán a ser de dominio público. Para proteger su privacidad y la de otras personas, por favor, no incluya información personal. Las opiniones de los comentarios publicados en este blog pertenecen exclusivamente a los individuos que las expresan. No pertenecen a la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) ni representan sus puntos de vista.

Tried To Scam Me

June 17, 2019

Yep, me too. 800-589-7879 tried to scam me by saying my social security number was suspended and to press 1.

Susanne

June 20, 2019

Just received the same call, but from Alexandria NY ‭(315) 215-1969‬ Said my ss# was suspended due to suspicious activity and to press 1 to learn more about the case. Sounded suspicious to me . Glad I found this information.

LawGirl

June 27, 2019

They have been calling me for a couple of weeks leaving voicemails. They called 4 times today already. Robo calls. I just talked to someone that sounded like he was from India. I told him they are calling the wrong person. I know better than to fall for this. I know this is a scam and I am reporting you to the FBI and he hung up. They called from a bunch of Texas area codes. Every time I block one number they call right back from another. All foreign sounding with heavy accents.

Jenn

July 04, 2019

I got three calls in a one hour span this morning. Didn't answer but checked the voicemail. IThe robotic voice said that my ss number was suspended.

molly

July 08, 2019

just got the call 206 472 7009 - they keep calling me

Yuelling82518

July 13, 2019

I just received a call from (646) 583-2319. He gave me a badge #417J2741 and his name. He claimed to be from SSA (a red flag because its Saturday.) He claimed my number was under investigation and even told gave me a case number #7324571213. I tried to get more information but received another call. Instead of waiting, the guy hung up.

Lynn

July 16, 2019

844-147-6136 844-255-6128 844-306-9776 SS suspended for suspicious activities. Spelled out his name, gave me his employee number, his work address and a case# for my "investigation" to try and sound all legit. Asked for my local police office phone# so they can speak with them and clear my name because there's an arrest warrant out for me. I gave the sheriff's # but did not say which city sheriff. He got back on the line and gave me the name of the Officer he spoke to and that they'd be calling me to confirm. I see the caller ID with the same number I gave but I didn't answer. Instead I used the landline to call the sheriff's office myself and confirm if there was such an Officer ____ that was in that office. Nope, scam. Thanks! Tried calling me back a couple more times after.

dont have oneD…

July 17, 2019

I have caller ID 800-269-0271, and 800-87704283 with exact same robot call from 2 different number. I just hung up.

applecoremom

July 17, 2019

My daughter just got that message.

Montana

July 26, 2019

I've gotten 3 calls this week. 7-26-19

Rochafamily3

July 29, 2019

I just received the same recorded call from (889)1359020 obvious scam.

July 30, 2019

I just got a call from same. Problem is social security font have the number on phone where I got the call

Savvy_Senior

August 06, 2019

today 8/6/2019 from 800-487-5120 multiple calls with message "your ssn# has been suspended......" Press 1 for more info. Also computer generated calls displaying inactive cell numbers with recording "this is Samantha Parks and I'd like to discuss payment options for your Student Loan, there have been many changes in the law that impact your repayment." The numbers display "Unknown", "Private number" or an inactive cell number so you cannot block them. Yesterday alone I received 4 such calls. Looks like I need to change cell numbers yet one more time...

FlaDeb

August 19, 2019

I just received a call but didn’t answer it. The message that was left was exactly the same (but in what sounded like a Caucasian woman’s voice). She sounded quite official. 8/19/19

Karen

August 20, 2019

I got 2 of those phone calls today. It said my ss number was being suspended, but it was a different phone number.

Jen

September 21, 2020

I got 2 phone calls fri and today 9/21 from 2 different # and the woman on the recording both times so my ssn was about to be suspended due to some criminal activity but didnt leave a name or nothing just told me to kindly call back.

Jane

August 27, 2019

I got a call multiple calls today and yesterday saying social was suspended. Calls were made from the numbers below 941.774.5199 1800.906.1902 1800.297.0785

Barbie51966

August 29, 2019

I get anywhere from 2 to 5 calls a week saying my social security number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity. My cousin works for the IRS and told me to tell them I know for a fact that no government agency will call you about any type if this kind of business and that they are speaking to me on a recorded line. They either start getting really nasty for which I tell them I'm taking their number and the recording to my attorney, or they hang up.

Sheddybe

September 08, 2019

I got one from 8883948957

User

October 02, 2019

Same here! 1-805-637-7243

Charmk56

October 22, 2019

I got 3 calls like this in the last 2 days.

JER

November 07, 2019

Thousands get the same fake call. Never give your personal information to anyone that calls you first. Never give your SS # or Bank #'s to anyone over the phone. Never give your SS number to anyone period.

MBrockman

November 12, 2019

I just did

MRS. B

November 22, 2019

Hi, don't answer these calls screen them through voice mail. This number 1- 899-690-2663 call and say that my Social Security account has suspicious activity and been frozen or an alert . Don't answer the phone. 5 times of this calling, I let voice mail screen it and save the nu.bers for the Police. Be careful!

Catangler

December 09, 2019

I just received a robotic recording saying the same thing that my SSN has been suspended lol . I mean really guys come on do you think I'm going to fall for that one . First and foremost if it is the gov. I trust they know where to find me, I just wait for the knock at the door .

littleoldme

December 12, 2019

I got three of them in two days. All three had different area codes and used improper grammar in the message.

littleoldme

December 12, 2019

I got three of them in two days. All three had different area codes and used improper grammar in the message.

Jen

September 21, 2020

I got a couple of calls from this texas # today and fri and it was a recording when they left me a message saying my ssn is about to be suspended due to some criminal activity so I be worried the # is 1-469-281-2801

Kenna

October 01, 2020

Mine came from this number 5413156752 stating the same thing. Scam

Nannyma07108

February 02, 2021

I just got a call saying my social will be blocked due to fraudulent activity and me not contacting concerned parties. 12014494698

DENGY

March 01, 2019

I have been received these types of calls for 2 months, always have them go to VMAIL. Vmail sounded very robotic. Then BLOCKed them, they called back with different number. SSN does not get suspended!!

SAM

March 04, 2019

Just got robo phone call that my. SSN# was being suspended from 866 4048067 I hung up immediately.

Natali

March 20, 2019

Just got phone call that my. SSN# was being suspended from 866 4041735. Unfortunately I said my name & address, not SSN. What I can do now?

Sjred

May 14, 2019

I told the lady my Name too with some hesitation in my voice. Is there anything I should do?

Susanne

June 20, 2019

Check with a credit bureau to see if there’s anything on your accounts. You can also get a report from them if your SS# is on the dark web. You can put a lock on your accounts so no one can open a CC in your name. Good luck.

March 26, 2019

Just got a call from 929-479-3232 (NY) as well saying my number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity in TX. He asked if I have been contacted by the authorities. I said "yes, just this morning". He said, "oh really, what did they say?" I said, "...to be aware of phone scams like yours!" He hung up. The sad part is many folks fall for it, especially elderly. It makes me so angry. I report every such call...every little bit helps I hope.

CA_Mom

April 18, 2019

I've gotten 4 calls in the last 5 hours, from 4 different numbers. All robo-calls, asking me to press 1 to connect. I have blocked the number each time, and within an hour I get another call from another number. So frustrating! I have a kid in Army basic training, and we're told to answer all calls, from all numbers, just in cast it's them calling. So I have to answer.....

sb1978

August 02, 2019

I had same thing happen. I still reported it to those departments. But I got no response

Jules

August 13, 2019

Hi Carolyn, identity theft or any attempt at identity theft including social security scammers should be reported to the FTC. Hope this helps :)

Cat

January 24, 2020

I just got a call asking me to press 1 to fix my suspended SS #. 1-800-975-3056 I hung up

Madama CARG rv…

September 17, 2018

To make sure you at least have that and aren't expecting them to give you that 411.

Surfduderik

November 04, 2018

I got that call but the phone number and website they left was the actual ssa numbers and website? Still a scam? Thanks

Cmackey1

November 27, 2018

Sometimes scammers make proxy sites that look legit. They replicate the sites they are trying to impersonate. Be sure that the site you are visiting is secured before entering any information. There would be a lock icon to the far right of your browser. Did they leave the phone number to SSA, or is this the number that appeared on your caller ID? Many times, scammers call from spoof numbers.

MsComment

February 28, 2019

When you get a live person on one of these scam calls, say nothing, just blow a whistle loudly into the phone receiver. It’s hilarious!!!

IHateSpam

March 22, 2019

Got 3 of the same calls from: 866-404-2213 866-404-2115 866-404-2036 "Phone call from our department is to inform you that we just suspend your social security number because we found some suspicious activity. So if you want to know about this case, just press one. Thank you. This call is from the Department of Social Security Administration. The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that we just suspend your social security number because we found some suspicious activity. So if you want to know about this case, just press one. Thank you."

March 26, 2019

Beware of this number ‭(800) 564-1213‬. Scamers

Shesee5

July 18, 2019

They don’t .

Luigi

November 08, 2019

Hoy recibí una llamada del número ‭+1 (800) 537-6746‬ diciendo que eran del Social Security Administration y que iban a bloquear mi número por actividad sospechosa reciente y que presionara el número 1 para hablar con una persona que me ayudaría a evitar que me suspendieran mis beneficios del Social Security.

Muggi 5

September 14, 2018

great info, thanks, I can't stop many Fake e-mails even if i " Block" them. What a lousy future we have to live in. Thanks again. M5

suzy

September 14, 2018

Thank you. Wish I could post this.

Comprar y donar

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Dona de manera segura este "Giving Tuesday"

Crédito, préstamos y deudas

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Estafadores que usan la Sección 8 para engañar a la gente que está buscando una vivienda

Trabajos y ganar dinero

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

¿A quiénes están afectando las estafas de ingresos?

Llamadas, emails y mensajes de texto indeseados

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Esquema de phishing focalizado en los beneficios de seguro de desempleo e información de identificación personal

Robo de identidad y seguridad en línea

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Cómo saber si alguien está usando tu identidad

Tu número de Seguro Social no está suspendido. Jamás.

Comprar y donar

Video

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Dona de manera segura este "Giving Tuesday"

Crédito, préstamos y deudas

Video

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Estafadores que usan la Sección 8 para engañar a la gente que está buscando una vivienda

Trabajos y ganar dinero

Video

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

¿A quiénes están afectando las estafas de ingresos?

Llamadas, emails y mensajes de texto indeseados

Video

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Esquema de phishing focalizado en los beneficios de seguro de desempleo e información de identificación personal

Robo de identidad y seguridad en línea

Video

Temas

Alerta para consumidores

Cómo saber si alguien está usando tu identidad

Tu número de Seguro Social no está suspendido. Jamás.

Lea nuestra declaración sobre la ley de privacidad

Política de comentarios