Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams - Resources

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#SlamTheScam 2026

National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. Slam the Scam Day is Thursday, March 5, 2026, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, which takes place this year from March 1-7.

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poster - Help us #SlamTheScam and stop government imposters in their tracks. Protect yourself from fraud and know what to do if your Social Security information is compromised.
poster - We need your help to #SlamTheScam on government imposters. Learn how to spot scams, identify red flags, and report suspicious activity.

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poster - gift card scams - buying a gift card to pay someone? stop. it's a scam!. gift cards are for gifts. do not use a gift card to pay: the IRS or Social Security, tech support, etc.... report to reportfraud.ftc.gov
poster - if you receive a suspicious call: hang-up, don't believe them, don't trust your caller ID, don't give them money, don't give them personal information, report to oig.ssa.gov