Local Scam in the NWDSS service area...Village of Black Earth

NWDSS received a call from a very savvy older adult who is involved with our programs today. She received a phone call from someone who claimed to be from Social Security Office. In the phone conversation the caller said she was to be receiving a new Social Security Card and they needed the routing numbers off her checks to confirm her new card. Since she didn't trust them and never heard of this before... she responded with "Is this legal?" and they wouldn't answer her question. She asked the same question again and they then hung up. Please beware that by no means would you receive a call like this from the Social Security Office. Never give out your checking account information over the phone. Don't be afraid to ask questions. We will be reporting this to our local Dane County Deputy. If you ever have any questions please contact us at 767-3757.