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Caliman73

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7. No. You did fine. It was a scam attempt.

Tue Apr 20, 2021, 01:43 PM

Apr 2021

As the other response said, Social Security, The IRS, Treasury, Courts, and other federal and state agencies NEVER contact you by phone. It is policy to send written communication only. You can call and speak to someone on the phone, but they will never call you directly. I work in protective services. We get that a lot. Just had a person send $2000 in gift cards to scammers posing as the DEA. Scams cause people billions of dollars a year.

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Did I do the wrong thing? [View all] Botany Apr 2021 OP

You did the right thing. Social Security never calls on the phone Walleye Apr 2021 #1

Not for something like that at least. 2naSalit Apr 2021 #12

You did the right thing OLDMDDEM Apr 2021 #2

I got that call a couple of weeks ago Rorey Apr 2021 #3

I got this spam call on my cellphone last week. beaglelover Apr 2021 #4

Yes, you did gratuitous Apr 2021 #5

I get that call hurple Apr 2021 #6

No. You did fine. It was a scam attempt. Caliman73 Apr 2021 #7

You did the correst thing - NEVER press any buttons Brother Buzz Apr 2021 #8

The only time I answer those calls is when I'm bored and feel like messin' with somebody. nt AndyS Apr 2021 #9

You did the RIGHT thing! bluestarone Apr 2021 #10

There's no escaping these damn scammers these days Brother Buzz Apr 2021 #11

I'm just surprised you haven't already been aware of this nonsense. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #13