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Scam Targets Elderly African Americans

Wed, 10/11/2000 - 12:00am — Karen Stevenson
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) warns citizens about a scam targeting elderly African Americans. They said that misleading flyers say that due to the Slave Reparations Act the government is paying reparations to any African American born before 1927. The flyer encourages people to send their Social Security number and other personal information to the address listed. They are told they will get an application for a $5,000 payment, which can be included in their Social Security check, or issued in a lump sum. This is NOT TRUE. If you or a member of your family has been targeted by this scam, or if you have already sent any personal information to the address on the flyer, call the SSA fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271, or visit their website for other contact information.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) warns citizens about a scam targeting elderly African Americans. They said that misleading flyers say that due to the Slave Reparations Act the government is paying reparations to any African American born before 1927. The flyer encourages people to send their Social Security number and other personal information to the address listed. They are told they will get an application for a $5,000 payment, which can be included in their Social Security check, or issued in a lump sum. This is NOT TRUE. If you or a member of your family has been targeted by this scam, or if you have already sent any personal information to the address on the flyer, call the SSA fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271, or visit their website for other contact information.