West Orange Police Warn About ‘Social Security’ Scam

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange police are warning residents not to fall for a phone call scam from a purported “Social Security agent” demanding personal information or payment.

According to a Thursday statement from town officials, the calls are part of an ongoing scam identified by the Social Security Administration.

“Someone claiming to be a Social Security agent advises the victim his or her Social Security number has been associated with criminal activity and is suspended,” West Orange police said.

According to officials:

“The Social Security Administration warns anyone receiving the call not to engage with the caller or provide any personal information. The call should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report.”

For more information visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/12/what-social-security-scam-sounds, or call WOPD at 973-325-4000.

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