March 6 recognized as Slam the Scam Day

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Social Security issues major scam warnings

The government agency has warned Americans against common scam tactics.

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March 6 recognized as Slam the Scam Day

TEXARKANA, Ark. - Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam?

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County Executive Shapiro encourages residents to ‘slam the scam’ - Jabbering With Julie

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Today, March 6, is the sixth annual Slam the Scam Day, a part of National Consumer Protection Week. The public awareness campaign seeks to warn residents about government imposter scams.   According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were more than 330,000 reports of business impersonation scams and nearly 160,000 reports of government impersonation scams in 2023. Combined, these scams cost everyday people $1.1 billion – …

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Social Security, OIG celebrate Slam the Scam Day

The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) join forces to raise awareness about Social Security imposter scams.

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*** The video of this note is archived and related to the subject.*** HOUSTON – Federal, state and local government entities, together with non-profit organizations and private companies, will join efforts to protect consumers from the growing scams, which have evolved both in scale and sophistication. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers lost more than $10 billion due to scams in 2023. Of this alarming figure, more than 4.…

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National Slam the Scam Day

On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day by: Learning about the latest scams. Information can empower you to quickly recognize a scam. Signs of a scam include: An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or benefit increa…