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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
By Kriti Venkat
Each year, scammers attempt to deceive individuals by impersonating government officials and reputable agencies to steal money and sensitive information. To combat these fraudulent activities, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General has designated Thursday, March 6, 2025, as the 6th Annual National Slam the Scam Day—an initiative to raise awareness about government imposter scams and empower individuals to recognize and report them.
The Department of Information Technology urges the Seton Hall community to stay alert and take proactive steps to safeguard personal and financial information.
Scammers use deceptive tactics to manipulate victims. Keep these 4 P’s in mind to identify and avoid scams:
Scammers may impersonate government officials, tech support representatives, or even distressed family members—often demanding payment via gift cards. Remember: Gift cards should never be used for payments related to taxes, Social Security benefits, legal issues, or utility bills. If you’re ever asked to pay with a gift card, hang up immediately and report the scam.
If you receive a suspicious call, text, email, social media message or letter claiming to be from Social Security or another government agency, follow these steps:
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