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Social Security paychecks still on time, but beware of scams

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<p>SAN FRANCISCO - FEBRUARY 2: People line up outside of the Social Security Administration office February 2, 2005 in San Francisco, California. With an eye on his legacy at the start of his second term, U.S. President George W. Bush has ambitious Social Security reforms on his agenda. His 40 minute State of the Union speech, scheduled to be delivered at 9 p.m. tonight, is thought to be centered on controversial changes to the 70-year-old program. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)</p>
Social Security checks are increasing soon
Posted at 11:51 AM, Mar 31, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-31 11:51:23-04

BALTIMORE — The COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments, the administration said Tuesday.

Recipients will continue to get payments on time, but the agency is warning of scammers who are trying to take advantage and trick people into giving out personal information or payments through gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to get Social Security benefit payments or payments from the recently passed CARES Act, which is under the Treasury Department not Social Security.

Social Security continues to direct the public to its online self-service options whenever possible. Local offices are closed to the public but are available by phone.

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