Rapid Social Security Changes Leave Virginians Vulnerable to Scams

Rapid Social Security Changes Leave Virginians Vulnerable to Scams

In Virginia, it is estimated 135,000 seniors must travel more than 45 miles to visit their nearest Social Security office. (Adobe Stock) RICHMOND — Back-and-forth decisions on Social Security policies have created confusion, which may leave some Virginians more vulnerable to scams. Last month, the Social Security Administration announced in-person or online appointments would be required to sign up for benefits, instead of customer support by ph…

Have you received a call from the official Social Security number asking for bank details? If so, very careful: you could be a victim of a scam known as spoiling. Although the number that appears on your mobile screen is the real one (915 410 291), it does not mean that whoever calls is.The new scam that supplants Social SecurityThe General Social Security Treasury has launched an urgent warning: fraudulent calls are being detected in which scam…