The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued an urgent warning about a new scam targeting Social Security recipients nationwide.

Newsweek reached out to the OIG via email for additional comment.

Why It Matters

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits each month, underscoring the scale and impact of these scams. Identity theft or financial losses can occur if individuals respond to fraudulent communications, putting retirement savings and sensitive data at risk.

"Scammers continue to exploit fear and confusion by using official-looking letters and real SSA employee names," Michelle L. Anderson, Acting Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, said in part in the alert. Public awareness is crucial for protec

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