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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Shareable Resources

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

Participating Agencies and Organizations

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  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC)
  • Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services
  • Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust
  • B'nai B'rith International
  • Consumer Action
  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Dementia Society of America
  • Empire Justice Center
  • Family Caregiver Alliance
  • Financial Literacy and Education Commission
  • ID.me
  • National Adult Day Services Association
  • National Adult Protective Service Association
  • National Disability Institute
  • National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
  • Senior Medicare Patrol
  • National Council on Aging
  • United States Access Board
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement