Summary
The Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration has issued a warning about a new scam targeting seniors. The scam involves fake letters that look like they are from the U.S. Supreme Court, asking for money and personal information. People are advised to ignore these letters and report them to authorities.
Key Facts
- Scammers are sending fake letters that appear to be from the U.S. Supreme Court.
- The letters use fake signatures of high-profile judges and claim recipients are involved in legal issues.
- Recipients are pressured to send money and share personal details.
- Over 70 million people receive Social Security benefits monthly, making them potential targets.
- The letters falsely claim a person's Social Security number has been compromised.
- People targeted by the scam should report it to the Federal Trade Commission or the Social Security Inspector General.
- Experts urge potential victims not to engage with scammers and to verify any suspicious communications through official government websites.
