PHONE (304) 625-0203 IS A CRIMINAL SCAM OPERATION. BEWARE

I received a call this morning from a West Virginia number - (304) 625-0203, telling me that my Social Security number had been "suspended for some reason."

This was an automatic robo call with a recorded message.

I recognized it instantly as a scam, someone phishing for my real Social Security number, or wanted me to send money.

Social Security NEVER NEVER makes this kind of call.  They NEVER suspend Social Security Numbers.  And they would always contact you by mail, not by phone, unless you have ongoing business with them.

The telephone numbers used by these criminals change every day.  Today they were using (304) 625-0203.  Tomorrow they will have another number.

If you get this call, please do not say one word.  Hang up immediately.  Do not press 1, do not speak to them.  Even answering the call is dangerous.

Be aware of impersonators pretending to be from Social Security, the US Treasury, or the IRS, etc.  These government agencies are NOT calling you.

If you have disabled or elderly loved ones, please do them a favor and warn them not to talk to these criminals.