Social Security Administration Suspension Scam

How This Attack Works

Fraudsters contact victims by email, phone, or text impersonating the Social Security Administration, claiming their SSN has been suspended due to suspicious activity or involvement in a drug trafficking investigation. To resolve the matter, victims must verify their SSN, provide their bank account details, or transfer funds to a "safe government account" to protect the money from seizure.

Red Flags to Watch For

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  The SSA does not suspend Social Security numbers — this is not a real thing
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  SSA communicates primarily by mail, not unsolicited phone calls or emails
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  Caller mentions an active drug trafficking investigation linked to your name
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  You are instructed to withdraw cash and send it via mail, wire, or crypto to a "safe account"
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  Caller uses part of your real personal information to appear legitimate
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  Threat of immediate arrest if you do not cooperate right now

Known Malicious Domains

These domains have been associated with this attack. Never click links going to these addresses.

• ssa-number-suspended.comMALICIOUS
• social-security-legal-notice.netMALICIOUS
• ssn-suspension-alert.comMALICIOUS
• ssa-account-freeze.netMALICIOUS

Glance automatically blocks emails from domains on this list. Domain list is not exhaustive — attackers register new domains continuously.