AARP urges Alaskans to be vigilant against impostor scams that involve Social Security

While certain types of fraud can come and go, impostor-scams that involve “Social Security” consistently remain common: In fact, A-A-R-P’s “Fraud-Watch Network” says that these scams were its most-frequently-reported type of theft in 2021. That’s why Michelle Tabler [as in “table”]—a volunteer fraud-education expert, with “A-A-R-P Alaska”—offers these tips… “Even though there are many variations, they usually contain one of five telltale things that the scammer tries to do. The scammer either: threatens to suspend your ‘Social Security’-number; warns of legal action, such as arrest; demands immediate payment; pressures you to disclose personal information; or promises to increase your ‘Social Security’-benefit. Any of these five should immediately raise a red flag. Remember, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam.” For free information and guidance, visit “a-a-r-p”-dot-org-slash-“fraud”—or call 1-877-908-3360.