Scammers aren't just relying on robocalls and voice mails to reach potential victims: they're now texting. The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, recently issued a warning about a new scam involving text messages that appear to come from Social Security. The texts warn about a Social Security number problem and ask the recipient to call a number to resolve the issue and avoid legal action.
This is a trick by identity thieves hoping to steal money and personal identifiable information (PII). Like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Social Security Administration(SSA) will never send a text asking for a return call to an unknown number.