Social Security Administration sends warning over letter scam
In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Photo illustration by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is alerting the public to a new scam involving counterfeit letters that falsely appear to come from the U.S. Supreme Court.
According to the Office of the Inspector General, the fraudulent letters are designed to look official and are labeled as “certificates.” They use forged signatures of Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, making them appear legitimate to unsuspecting recipients.
“On every level this letter is completely false,” said Acting Inspector General Michelle L. Anderson. “Scammers continue to exploit fear and confusion by impersonating government agencies and officials.”
The fake notice instructs recipients to cooperate with a supposed SSA official and attempts to pressure them into sending money or disclosing personal information. In some cases, the letters accuse individuals of being suspects in criminal investigations and claim that the Supreme Court has ordered financial institutions to freeze their assets.
The SSA urges anyone who receives such a letter not to respond or provide any personal or financial information and to report the scam immediately through official SSA channels.
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