India, April 6 -- The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued warnings about an increase in scams targeting retirees, urging beneficiaries to remain vigilant against fraudulent calls and messages.

The warning comes at a time when Social Security remains a critical lifeline for over 70 million Americans, many of whom rely on it as their primary source of income.

This is what the Administration advised retirees to be aware of, along with additional information about why senior citizens must heed its warnings.

Authorities say scammers are increasingly impersonating Social Security officials to trick retirees into sharing sensitive information, making payments or providing access to their Social Security statements.

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