{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-social-security-number-suspension-scam","label":"Fake SSA / Social Security number suspension scam","description":"Email impersonating the Social Security Administration (SSA) or federal law enforcement claiming the recipient's Social Security Number has been suspended, blocked, or linked to criminal activity (money laundering, illegal transactions, identity theft) — demanding they call a toll-free number immediately or face arrest, benefits cancellation, or legal action. The real SSA never suspends SSNs, never contacts people by email about criminal investigations, and never demands immediate phone callbacks. FTC 2024: SSA impersonation is the #1 reported government impostor scam, causing $850M in consumer losses with 40%+ of reports citing SSA impersonation.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}