National Slam the Scam Day
Joe Lyons •
February 21, 2024
National Slam the Scam Day
March 7, 2024
On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, here are 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:
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Educating them about government imposter scams. Let them know they shouldn’t be embarrassed to report if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. It is important to report the scam as quickly as possible.
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Sharing our Scam Alert fact sheet and helping educate others about how to protect themselves.
Watch out! Scammers target everyone.
How to avoid a scam:
• Remain calm. Talk to someone you trust.
• Hang up or ignore the message. DO NOT click on links or attachments.
• Protect your money. Criminals will insist that you pay in a hard-to-trace manner, such as with a gift card, prepaid debit card, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, money transfer, or by mailing cash.
• Protect your personal information. Be skeptical of a contact you didn’t initiate.
• Spread the word. Share your knowledge of Social Security-related scams. Post on social media using the hashtag #SlamtheScam to share your experience and warn others. Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information. Please also share with your friends and family.
Report Social Security-related scams to the Social Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Visit www.ssa.gov/scam for more information and follow SSA OIG on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest scam tactics.
Repost #SlamtheScam information on social media to keep your friends and family safe.