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Social Security robocalls are top reported phone scam, cost $17M so far in 2019

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Social Security robocalls are top reported phone scam, cost $17M so far in 2019
The number one phone scam being reported to the Federal Trade Commission are threats that your social security number is being suspended or your benefits are ending.
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