A social security telephone scam is targeted towards Macon County senior citizens.
According to the state’s attorney, the calls say that the senior’s social security number has been involved in illegal activity. Then, the person on the line will say that they will disrupt their social security, take legal action, or even arrest the person if they do not comply.
If you or someone you know receives such a call, just hang up and ignore messages left asking for a return call. Remind elderly loved ones not to give out personal information over the phone and report suspicious calls to the Elder Fraud Hotline at 217-615-7582.
