More ways to safeguard an SSA account from scammers and fraudsters:
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eServices block: This prevents anyone, including you, from seeing or changing your personal information
online. You’ll need to contact your local office to remove it. -
Direct Deposit Fraud Prevention block: This prevents anyone from enrolling in direct deposit or changing
your direct deposit information online or through a financial institution. -
Monitor Your Financial Accounts and Credit Reports: Regularly check your bank accounts, credit reports
(from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion), and Social Security statements for any unusual or
unauthorized activity.