Stories like this are popping up all across the country.

As the economy worsens and seniors become more dependent on their Social Security benefits, more scammers are taking the opportunity to try and take advantage of unsuspecting beneficiaries.

This issue in Ithaca of scammers pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and claiming seniors owe them money is a serious problem — and it’s a ruse that’s easy to fall victim to, especially when you’re caught off guard. Always remember to be on the lookout for scams like these so you protect yourself and your information.

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