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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJust received a call from Social Security
I just picked up a voicemail telling me my SS account was suspended because of suspicious activity, and that I should press 1 to find out about the case. Ha!
The stupid giveaway? Caller ID said the caller was "Anonymous."
maxsolomon
(33,400 posts)I get that one every day.
They don't say they're SS, they use a generic term. That way its nice and legal-like.
thecrow
(5,519 posts)Bengus81
(6,932 posts)Well, I don't know if they care about this or not, but I always report numbers to FTC. Additionally, I also believe that sharing the numbers on complaint board websites will be a better option for us, like some reports that I find at https://www.whycall.me/210-503-9954.html. More people will be able to identify these scammers easily.
luvs2sing
(2,220 posts)All from different area codes. Block. Block. Block.
Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)stopbush
(24,396 posts)tirebiter
(2,539 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,466 posts)My SS account and bank cards (some I don't even own) were suspended, and I was debited $399.00 for auto-renewal of my computer services.
albacore
(2,406 posts)Demovictory9
(32,475 posts)GentryDixon
(2,961 posts)looking for a person with my same name. They wanted my Social Security number to verify it was not me. I told them to pound sand, and leave me alone. A few months later I was at my home in North Carolina & got the same call from this collection agency still looking for this deadbeat. I hope they never found her.
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)He screamed obscenities back, in a Russian accent. It was truly comical "No, f**k YOU!!" he said. Nice mouth for a government agent.
But I have to be careful because one time, the person calling was from Medicare. The REAL Medicare (it was a legit call related to my job). Fortunately, that time I restrained myself.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Just keep asking that. If they do give you a fake name, ask them to spell it for you, please. If they get huffy (and they will), ask to speak to their supervisor, please.
Variants include spelling back their name with an appropriate insult. For example, if they say their name is Donaldson, spell Dumbshit back to them when they try to spell Donaldson.
Once they hang up in disgust, add the number to your blocked list and delete all logs of the call. Since neither cell service providers nor the government are going to do shit about this ongoing, colossal waste of time and money, you might as well have a little fun with it if you can.
katmondoo
(6,457 posts)Caps lock was on sorry!!!
Thunderbeast
(3,419 posts)that the $23 Million check from the Nigerian prince has reached your bank account and want to know if it is on a W-2 or a 1099. May put you over the payroll tax cap!
You can check online unless WEENDOWS TECHNICAL SUPPORT has found a virus...
CanonRay
(14,118 posts)Just hang up
Iterate
(3,020 posts)*click*
That stops them for a few days, but it doesn't solve the problem.
And it's not some sort of existential problem over which we have no control. We can have laws and enforcement. Other people in other countries don't put up with that shit.
Are any candidates listening?
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Gothmog
(145,567 posts)rickford66
(5,528 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)I was one of the first ones.
Demovictory9
(32,475 posts)yonder
(9,676 posts)Supermax, here I come.
albacore
(2,406 posts)about guns and like that. I think it un-nerved the guy.
ChazII
(6,206 posts)my turn to receive that call. I also hung up. There was an 800 something phone number.
SamKnause
(13,110 posts)I just hang up.
I don't have caller I.D.
SweetieD
(1,660 posts)will never call you like that.
GoCubsGo
(32,094 posts)The SSA doesn't contact people by telephone. They contact everyone by USPS only.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,049 posts)Wimpy regulations, because telcoms don't want to take effective action.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)I gor thoe for a couple weeks a few weeks back
JoeOtterbein
(7,702 posts)True story!
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)I handed the phone to my 14 year old son to handle. Hes a master.