Unfortunately, there are various scammers looking to take advantage of anyone unsuspecting. In fact, there were more than 700,000 reports of telephone scams last year alone.

Keep all sensitive information safe by following these 5 tips. Never hesitate to verify information with the Social Security Administration; to find their contact information, go here.

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