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SSA alerts public to scammers
The Social Security Administration assures that it will continue to pay benefits to its beneficiaries and is warning the public that scammers may try to trick people into thinking the pandemic is stopping the issuance of Social Security payments.
“I want you to hear directly from me how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our services. …Be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments but that is not true. Don’t be fooled,” said Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul.
To protect you and help stop the spread of this coronavirus, SSA cannot accept visitors in its offices at this time. There are several other ways you can get help. Many services are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov. If you have a critical need that you cannot address online, SSA can help you over the phone. Visit its COVID-19 web page at www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus/ to find out what services are continuing and which ones are suspended, how to contact SSA, and important information about deadlines it is extending to ease the burden on beneficiaries and medical providers during this pandemic.
Effective last March 17, 2020, all local Social Security offices were closed to the public for in-person service, but online services remain available at www.socialsecurity.gov.
“Local offices will also continue to provide critical services over the phone. We are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and local governments, and other experts to monitor COVID-19 and will let you know as soon as we can resume in-person service,” the agency said in a statement. (PR)
