On March 5, 2026, during National Consumer Protection Week, the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General will lead National Slam the Scam Day, according to a statement from Social Security.
Take part by using tools from SSA and the Federal Trade Commission to recognize imposters — including Social Security-related scams — and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information.
Help us Slam the Scam! Learn about common tactics and how to recognize the signs.
For example • An unexpected problem or offer of a prize or government benefit increase. • Pressure to act immediately. • Request for unusual payments like cryptocurrency, gift cards, gold bars, cash, or wire transfers, even with the promise of keeping your money safe.
Spread the word. Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information that could help you and others stay safe.
Report suspicious activity. Report Social Security-related issues to SSA OIG (oig.ssa.gov/report) and other concerns to the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov).
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