A new "high pressure" scam seeks to convince individuals that their Social Security numbers may be suspended due to criminal activities, according to a new warning .

"Be aware! It's a scam !" the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration said in a recent alert.

The scheme involves emails sent with the subject line, "Alert: Social Security Account Issues Detected." An attachment with fake letterhead purporting to represent the SSA OIG warns recipients that their Social Security number may be suspended within 24 hours and that their case may be referred for criminal prosecution.

The schemes typically use scare tactics to dupe victims into handing over their money, such as flagging suspicious activity on accounts, claiming personal information is being used

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