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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.

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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.

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onehelluvamom
November 27, 2018
I received a voicemail message this morning, I called the number back. I questioned their reasoning for calling and asked what the name of their business was. He vehemently stated that he was from the SSA (Social Security Administration). The phone number that was used today 805-270-2948. Be careful, they are trying to get your personal information to use, DO NOT GIVE IT OUT!!!
Anomarnot
November 27, 2018
I received a call from the phone number for SSA and was told my Social Security number was being suspended due to a case in Texas. The person on the phone told me his name was Robbie Watson and his employee number was 866724 and that my case number was 648592. He asked me if i had ever been in Texas and i told him no, only passed through the state during a plane trip. I would not give him my Social Security number and told him to send me something in the mail. He stated that by the time I would get the letter it would be too late that any bank accounts I had would already be frozen along with my SSN would already be suspended. He stated I needed to take care of this today because use within 24 hours I would not have access to anything attached to my SSN. Then he wanted my email address and then he paused and said it would take at least 24 hours to send me a email because he had so many emails to send so all I needed to do was for me to just go e him my SSN. I told him that would not be possible and I would have my attorney contact him as soon as possible. He then hung up the phone.
colorado
November 27, 2018
I receive these calls two or three times a week. I answered once and got a real person who promptly asked for my name and ssn. When I refused to give either this person became threatening. I told him that his rudeness was not encouraging me to give him any information. He threatened me again and asked for his supervisor. He said he was the supervisor so I hung up mid sentence. Same number called back about two minutes later but I missed the call - I was going to mess with him again. Do not ever give them information- not even your name.
muftn001
November 28, 2018
Let me say this once in capital letters. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT CALL YOU IF YOU OWE TAXES OR THEY BELIEVE YOU ARE A VICTIM OF FRAUD. Stop falling for this scam!! If you are in trouble in any way either you will get a letter from the government OR the police will visit you. Even if you get a letter, go on the internet, get the valid number for the agency who wrote you AND then YOU call them to validate the letter or whatever complaint that has been filed against you. 99% of the time, the agency will tell you no such complaint exists in their system and you can ignore/block the BS number/letter and go about your business.
ainosarivle
November 29, 2018
I received a call from the actual Ssn office 800 772 1213 saying that my ssn is being use on illegal actions and will be suspended and need to talk to an officer immediately.
Utopian
November 29, 2018

En respuesta a por ainosarivle

Did you call the actual Ssn office & found out what it's all about? Anyway, I got the same exact call on a pre-recorded message today. The only difference is, the number they wanted me to call "urgently" back to their direct number (which I didn't call) with a New Jersey area code (I'm not from, or ever had my ssn issued from New Jersey!). This is definitely a scam: 732-993-5399
Texascat
November 29, 2018
I received a call at 8:45 am today...800-772-1213 SS office number...so I picked up. Recorded message stating same as many others got ...about how my SSN was going to be suspended & for me to call 828-348-9470 if not good luck. I did call said his name was Andrew Hall in N. Carolina.. told him how I got a call when I asked him what the deal was he said someone will be calling me. I stated that no, I was given this number to call for info. He knew I was on to him he hung up. So I called him back...gave him a few of my thoughts ! These people need to be stopped.Now they can have the correct number on your caller ID ? I called the 828-348-9470 on a cell (without my number showing & it goes into the same recording you get when you call SS office (800-772-1213)
Tlitchfield980
November 29, 2018
I got 2 calls from the ssa phone number 1800 772-1213 first one was last night the woman was speaking another language after i pressed 1 to speak with an agent. Today it was the same call be i thought it was a scam so i pressed 1 and when the woman started asking questions i asked for her name and id number she hung up
CaliforniaGal
November 29, 2018
I recieved the same message from the same number as the previous post. 800-772-1213
shop gal
November 29, 2018
Have gotten 4 calls from caller ID United States Government at 1800 772-1213. The voicemail says that my SS number will be blocked permanently and to press 1 to talk with the concerned department official. Really?!? concerned department official. Obviously a scam. The voice is a robotic recording. The message is always the same. Most concerning is the fact that the call shows as coming from the SSA telephone number. Scary...if you are a trusting sort I am afraid some people will be duped into providing personal information.
OneLou
December 03, 2018
I received a call saying my "social" was being suspended because it was suspected of being used for illegal reasons. It was from 1-209-883-6295.
cat
December 05, 2018
3 calls 9 pm 11pm 6am Knew it was a scam, . But in the middle of the night, ? Wonder what country they are in.
Carol crommett
December 05, 2018
I received 3 calls today. The number was 12082152969 and was told my social security number was suspended. I called that number back twice and 2 different women answered . Said they were SSA agents. When I asked how they were working when Federal agencies were close because I George H.W. Bush's funeral they hung up. A sheriff deputy told me to report it here.
Fraud Call
December 06, 2018
Received a suspended SSN call from Indian guy 410-929-7762
Dana_17
December 07, 2018
I legit just got s call saying that my social security number was suspended due to some suspicious activity. And I was confused because I’m a minor and I didn’t get what I did wrong. Then they asked for my last four digits of my ssn and I thank god I ain’t have it w moth me because they already got my full name. Then while still on the phone I was asking my mom for my number, they hung up. Then I called back and it was talking about a cruise. I almost got scammed, and I’m terrified now
Just Another Tommy
December 07, 2018
Got robo calls from "Mr. Gayle Stone", Bridger, MT (406) 662-1139 with the same scam.
lee ng.
December 07, 2018
got this call from 800-792-1919 trying to tell me that my SSN is suspended.
Jose In boston
December 08, 2018
I got this type of call today. I looked at the number and knew it was bullshit but I was in the mood to mess with them. So I answer. A robot voice told me my SS was linked to fraud and if I wanted to avoid suspension to press 1 . I smiled then pressed 1. A man reaponded after a few rings identify as a social severity agent. My response was “HAHAHAHAHAHA. I ANSWERED JUST TO LAUGH AT YOU” HAHAHAHAHAHA then he hunged up.
missmary773
December 11, 2018
I am a 72 yr old widow and have been getting these calls at least twice a day . They say my ssn has been suspended the calls all come from places in Texas , these people never ask for me by name they just leave a message .I need help to stop these people what can I do ?
prisci
December 11, 2018
I got a call from the social security number ending in 1213 today and dialed it on a number number as i toke the call same number for social security so i was like ok its legit i got on the call with a rep and he said my social security was suspended my mistake is i did verification with him and gave out my social what do i do now
I think I got …
December 11, 2018
I received this same call around 12:30 this afternoon. From a Ben Watson saying the same thing but I was so concerned cuz I had never got a call like that ever! So I made the mistake of confirming my info but he only asked for my last four of my social, my address and even my cars make and model. He asked if I had any bank accounts which I replied no too because that’s where I thought things got a little fishy. But at the end he claimed that two Marshall’s would be coming to my home tomorrow to discuss this matter. I was so confused and concerned because I did loose my wallet about two years ago with all my information and personal documents. I’m so afraid now I don’t know what to do. I did report it to the FTC as advised on this site. I hope I didn’t just make things worse by confirming my information. Urghhhh!! This is devastating......
Muthoni
December 12, 2018
Here is the number ( 8007131872) they called me from today . The person that picked up had an Indian Accent. They claimed to be located in MaryLand- I told them I will report them to the feds they hang up
Permission to Lie?
December 12, 2018
I was called today from (530) 341-5028 for same SS will be suspended nonsense Everytime I get one of these calls I want to give them a fake SSN - Something like 000-xx-xxxx, 999-xx-xxxx, or the infamous overused SSN from the 1930's wallet. Problem is I understand that it is illegal to knowingly use a fake SSN, so dilemma. Is my understanding correct? Even if I know the contact is a scammer, is it still illegal to give fake ID credentials?
Anonym
December 13, 2018
Just got this call from a number 1 (800) 772-1212 which is one number different from original SSA phone number. They said my SSN is suspended and redirect me to customer service. DON'T BELIEVE THEM. Aventura, Florida
John
December 14, 2018
I'm in Toronto, Canada & I'm also getting this call. Today I received 3 calls from 18007721212, 0118007721212 & 18009862797. All played the same old recorded message. These clowns don't know that Canadians don't call it 'social security Number', rather something else. lol
annoyed
December 19, 2018
this happened to me today. scammer spoofed using my local police dept and said my SSN info was suspended due to drug laundering in texas. they knew my past address, and cars, and asked about my bank info. some bank info was wrong so i said I don't know sevearl times and then he cussed me out!! and hung up!!!
Texasgal
December 19, 2018
I received a call from an Indian woman with thick accent telling me my SSN has been suspended due to a car being found in souther TX with blood and kilos of cocaine in it and the car was rented under my name and someone had been impersonating me and committed identity theft and had opened up several lines of credit under my name. She tried to sound like a reassuring official who actually worked for the SSA (Social Security Administration). Said her name was Olivia. When I asked her for her employee ID she said “5467”. She said this was a very serious matter and then after I verified my SSN number with me she transferred me to her supervisor. Rather, she told me to hold on and I’d be getting a call from her supervisor. I did- from the actual public number listed as SSA’s actual phone number. They are slick whoever masterminded this. The man sounded very authoritative and legitimate and professional just like the woman and asked me “authentic sounding” questions like “have you ever lost your SS card?” And “did you make a purchase on an e-commerce site and reveal your SSN?” . I said no. He said he was trying to find the source of how this may have happened. Also told me this was a highly serious matter and there will be a warrant for my arrest if I don’t comply and authorize him to issue me a new SSN. And that would be on condition I allow him to transfer my checking and savings account funds into government bonds to prevent the government from seizing my funds in my accounts. Wow it was insane. They also use confidence tricks like “we and the FBI have been monitorizing your phone, bank accounts, and online activity for any suspicious activity and notice there has been none which is why we know you are not connected to this crime. But if you back away from transferring your account funds into government bonds, you will be implicated in this drug trafficking and I will report you to the fbi and police as being complicit in this and you will be arrested. They intimidate you BIG TIME to acquiesce to their demands. They threaten you with “seeing you in court in 3 days” after the fbi and cia will come after you”. Be careful!!!!!! Just hang up!!!!!!!! Call the FTC if you’ve been scammed. Also they may advise you to call SSA, but there will be an hour wait time. So I’ll tell you what SSA told me. They told me to go to the SSA’s website and create an online account to verify earnings and to see if any bogus earnings statements have been created using my SSN. You should do this before you call Experian to place a fraud alert on your account btw. Create your SSA account online BEFORE you call Experian. You might be wasting your time calling the State Attorney General’s office bc SAG will route you to SSA. Call 311 to file police report to have it on record. Pray the scammers can’t open up lines of credit with your voice recorder name and SSN if you told them on the phone!!!! Make sure you create an access passcode with your banking institution so when the scammers call your bank if you let it slip out who you bank with and it’s a large national bank , they can’t get through to bankers to create new lines of credit with the bank bc they don’t know your 4 digit passcode. Good thing I had a passcode in place!!!!! Tell your friends and family what to do based on my advice if they tell you they’ve fallen prey to these scammers!
Jokes on U
December 21, 2018
I got this call this morning 3 different times. And all 3 times they already know where I live my phone number and they already know my SSN. Saying that my SSN is going to be suspended at midnight. Like I don't care it's not connected to anything so it's not going to do them any good. Jokes on them.
Mamaof3
December 21, 2018
I’ve started receiving these voicemails over the last few days. I don’t ever answer the phone for numbers I do not know. I’ve blocked the numbers and they call from a new one. I’m on a do not call list. I consideeed reporting it on the SSA gov site and they ask for your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?! Which seems odd to me. Why would i need to give out my social to report fraudulent calls. I LITERALLY never give out my social to anyone, doctors, insurance etc.
Diana_MT
January 03, 2019
I got the same call from the following number: 800-065-2125. Just wanted to post it so people are aware that this is also linked to a scam. When I searched online for this number I didn't find any suspicious results, so it must be a new one they're using.
Thetmaxx
January 04, 2019
(240) 556-5289 Just got called from this number, says it's his department number, that I'm in big trouble and my SSN is being suspended. I need to call him back right away or I will be arrested. LOL, ok. Not sure what crime could get me arrested AND/OR my SSN suspended.
fraud sucks
January 07, 2019
Boyfriend rec'd a call from LA# 424-328-4934... His "social security card number was suspended due to fraud and criminal activity associated with his social" in states he's never been to... SCAM.
Never give out…
January 07, 2019
Never answer if you can help it, but just hang up if you do answer these calls! Scammers are disgusting and always looking for the next moron to take advantage of. Don't let that be you.
Lana
January 09, 2019
I just got the same call as everyone describes, from (800) 777-1617, recording said that my SSN was suspended due to suspected illegal activity, and to press 1 for more info, I pressed one phone got disconnected. When I called back it was connected to some Caribbean Cruise line. Obviously a scam, but I am wondering, because I pressed one were they able to somehow connect to my phone and get some personal info?
DMechanic
January 10, 2019
This happened to me yesterday and I gave him my SSN not knowing it was a scam. What should I do now?
purplerock32
January 10, 2019
I’ve just received a phone call claiming to be from the SSA claiming my SSN is being suspended due to criminal activity,while I was on the call I looked up the topic about my SSN being suspended and found out it’s a scam . The caller even game a employee number and the correct address for the SSA address . Claiming for me to clear it up is to listen and do everything they say. But, when I challenged their Authority the callers who were on a three way call the entire time were upset and told me before they hung up” Your in a lot of trouble bye-bye”. Really?
threeturtledov…
January 13, 2019
I'm trying to sign up for a new account but it won't take my social security number
WiPaCaller
January 13, 2019
Received call from‭+1 (270) 775-0113‬ Beaver dam KY landline, on 1/11/19. Robocall left incomplete message that I needed to call back or chance being arrested and facing local magistrate.
Key
January 14, 2019
I just got a call I was scared they said I would get arrested but it sounded like a recorded message
Ravennamansfield1
January 15, 2019
Received phone call from 1-800-772-1213. Saying they were from the social security office. They stated my s number! They knew it and were informing me that they would be freezing my number due to fraudulent usage. My concern is that they already had my s number. I’m wondering is this a scam?
Dontgetscammed
January 16, 2019
I received two voicemails from a computer generated voice in one day from 302-570-0839 that said my SS# is being suspended and to call back before they suspend. First part says the number is "being suspended" but I need to call back "before" they "can" suspend the number. Uh, really? Called them back and a human voice answered as Social Security Administration... funny, we are in the middle of a government shut down. I can't even report this fraudster on this site right now, but he claims to be the SSA. Please note the number I have listed of the scammer.
Dontgetscammed
January 16, 2019
Please note this number 302-570-0839. This is a fraudster claiming to be the SSA, yep, working in the middle of the government shut down. They left two computer generated voicemails saying my SS# is suspended, as in they already done it, but I need to call them "before" they suspend it. Called back and an actual person answered as the Social Security Administration. Please note the number of the scammer I listed above.
Ohio
January 17, 2019
Received the call today. Similar message, suspended SS number due to illegal activity, call right away before legal action is taken. Left 2 call back numbers: 'toll free' 800-772-6270 or use the 'land line' 347-497-6084.
lDY
January 17, 2019
I have gotten over 20 calls from these clowns saying my SS # has been suspended. How can we get this to stop?
SDOG
January 18, 2019
I got a call from +1-800-722-1327 and the recording stated that my SSN has been suspended and I should speak to a SS Administrator by pressing 1. I did so and then did not hear anything but voice of little kids.
Seriously Off
January 22, 2019
This person called me with a name and badge number. Sounded super legit. He asked me to verify my birthday, began to ask for my ssn and then quickly said no never mind I have that. Then started getting rude and I told him he was rude. Everything in me said to hang up so I finally did.
MRW
January 22, 2019
Received two calls in last 3 days; finally answered just so my voice mail doesn't fill up. Out of curiosity listened. Call back number was 800-772-1503. What a scam. I too think the FTC should go after these robocalls more aggressively. I am sure there is some grandparent out there who will call back and get robbed. I'd think the FTC could pay for the cost through fines and court ordered collections.
Mad
January 22, 2019
I just got a call, an hour ago, from 800 772 1501 that went through voice mail saying that my SS number was suspended because of suspicious activity and I needed to press 1. Then five minutes ago, I got another call and voicemail from 800 772 1503 with the same message!! It’s really frustrating that there’s no way of stopping these guys...
Idontthinkso
January 23, 2019
Got 2 recorded calls today. One from (210) 596-9919 in San Antonio, TX and another from (978) 233-8053 in South Hamilton, MA. Both left the same exact message about my SSN being suspended. The first was a female named Stacy Goodman, the second from a male named Samuel Henry. I never answer a phone call from a number I don't know, but since there was a message, I listened. Knew it was a scam and confirmed it when I found the info on the FTC blog. These scammers need to be stopped. Can't reported to the FTC though because the government is closed.
Holly
January 24, 2019
They are relentless! I’ve blocked 7 different numbers used for the same issue in the last two days. Will check it out locally but strongly believe this is a scam. The one time I did press 1, I was told I was the only one on the conference call. At that PONT I hung up. Never gave out any information.