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How to Spot a Social Security Payment Scam

Scammers love to impersonate the Social Security Administration to try and steal your money or personal information. Here are tips to help you spot a Social Security payment scam before you lose your personal information and your money.

Learn more about identifying and avoiding common Social Security scams.