Avoid scams while finding help during quarantine
by Lois Greisman, FTC, Elder Justice Coordinator
Michael Herndon, CFPB, Acting Assistant Director, Office for Older Americans
Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus – and scammers prey on that. If you or someone you know must stay at home and needs help with errands, you’ll want to know about this latest scam.
Avoiding SSA scams during COVID-19
by Jim Kreidler
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people. Some scammers are pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and trying to get your Social Security number or your money.