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CLEVELAND — National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness about government imposter scams. The initiative is part of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs March 3-9.
Victims are pressured into making cash or gift card payments to fix alleged social security number problems to avoid arrest, or they're offered an increase in benefits if they move their money to a different account. Scammers typically use the telephone, but they also send text messages and emails.
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