Washington, March 17 -- Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) is urging residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to be on high alert after the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a national scam warning to remind the public that new and replacement Social Security cards are provided at no cost. Numerous fraudulent websites and impersonators are currently charging fees for services that the federal government provides for free.
The SSA provides this assistance - for first-time applicants, replacements for lost cards, and name changes - at no charge. Residents are encouraged to visit SSA's official website at ssa.gov/number-ca...