Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security
Posted on 04/10/25
by AARP Florida
(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)
Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.
Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.
What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security
Hearing rumors about local office closures?
- As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office Closures webpage there were no reported permanent field office closures in Florida.
- Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is not always reflected in your local office information online.
- Know Before You Go: The SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time with their local field offices by either contacting your local office directly or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.
What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?
- Last month (March 2025), the SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, more recent statements from the SSA have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.
- Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.
- Check out AARP’s Social Security Resource Center to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned.
What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams
Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.
Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA and other government agencies because THEY WANT:
1. Your personal information,
2. Your money, or
3. Access to your electronic device.
Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams:
- Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.
- Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.
- Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.
- Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.
- Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).
HOW THEY COMMUNICATE:
Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.
No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind:
1. The SSA will NEVER TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.
- The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text, this is a scam!
- You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you opt-in to receiving communications via text in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)
2. DON’T CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.
- The SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.
- Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your My Social Security account to view updates and requests.
3. BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).
- The SSA does NOT normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:
- You’ve requested a call back from the agency.
- In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.
- Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.
Fraudsters use technology like “spoofing” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.
4. ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).
- DON’T rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s official website for reliable contact methods.
- Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because scammers often manipulate search engine results.
5. REPORT Social Security-related scams.
- One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.
- Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your My Social Security account online, you can also contact your local Social Security office or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.
If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.
This story is provided by AARP Florida. Visit the AARP Florida page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/10/25 by <b>AARP Florida </b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)</i><br><br>Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect <i>this Monday</i> (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e8e3ce3f42-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e8e3ce3f42-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fde0c4e268f7f8b4a2e', 'city' => 'North Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'North Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'north-little-rock-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Sherwood', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'sherwood-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'little-rock-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'College Station', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'college-station-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Sweet Home', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'sweet-home-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Jacksonville', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'jacksonville-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Little Rock Air Force Base', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'little-rock-air-force-base-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Maumelle', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'maumelle-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 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You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/nature-centers.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'little-rock-ar-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Arkansas', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in North Little Rock', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going" name="description"/> <meta content="Florida, Facts, Fraud, Prevention, on, Social, Security" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/news/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security-fl-2025-04-10.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/10/25 by <b>AARP Florida </b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)</i><br><br>Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect <i>this Monday</i> (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/nature-centers.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'little-rock-ar-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Arkansas', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in North Little Rock', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going" name="description"/> <meta content="Florida, Facts, Fraud, Prevention, on, Social, Security" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/news/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security-fl-2025-04-10.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/10/25 by <b>AARP Florida </b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)</i><br><br>Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect <i>this Monday</i> (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e8e3ce3f42-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e8e3ce3f42-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fde0c4e268f7f8b4a2e', 'city' => 'North Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'North Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'north-little-rock-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Sherwood', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'sherwood-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'little-rock-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'College Station', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'college-station-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Sweet Home', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'sweet-home-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Jacksonville', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'jacksonville-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Little Rock Air Force Base', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'little-rock-air-force-base-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Maumelle', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'maumelle-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 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You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/nature-centers.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'little-rock-ar-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Arkansas', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in North Little Rock', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going" name="description"/> <meta content="Florida, Facts, Fraud, Prevention, on, Social, Security" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/news/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security-fl-2025-04-10.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/10/25 by <b>AARP Florida </b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)</i><br><br>Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect <i>this Monday</i> (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/nature-centers.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'little-rock-ar-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Arkansas', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in North Little Rock', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going" name="description"/> <meta content="Florida, Facts, Fraud, Prevention, on, Social, Security" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/news/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security-fl-2025-04-10.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/10/25 by <b>AARP Florida </b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)</i><br><br>Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect <i>this Monday</i> (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr680e8e3ce3f42-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strstr</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'=='</span><span style="color: #007700">)) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">list(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) = </span><span style="color: #0000BB">explode</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">"=="</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">1</span><span style="color: #007700">],</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $text </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">str_replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">0</span><span style="color: #007700">], (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$token</span><span style="color: #007700">]) != </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$keyword</span><span style="color: #007700">) ? </span><span style="color: #0000BB">self</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">replace</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$match</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">2</span><span style="color: #007700">], </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$town</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$callCake</span><span style="color: #007700">): </span><span style="color: #DD0000">''</span><span style="color: #007700">), </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$text</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr680e8e3ce3f42-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$text = '<!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> {ifnot_slug==healthy-living/map} {module_RHS - AARP Events} {endif} {module_RHS - Tout A} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 1} {module_RHS - Join AARP Today} {module_RHS - Ad Slot 2} {module_FB - State Side Panel} {module_RHS - State Contact Us}' $town = array( '_id' => '57617fde0c4e268f7f8b4a2e', 'city' => 'North Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'nearby' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'city' => 'North Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'north-little-rock-ar' ), (int) 1 => array( 'city' => 'Sherwood', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'sherwood-ar' ), (int) 2 => array( 'city' => 'Little Rock', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'little-rock-ar' ), (int) 3 => array( 'city' => 'College Station', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'college-station-ar' ), (int) 4 => array( 'city' => 'Sweet Home', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'sweet-home-ar' ), (int) 5 => array( 'city' => 'Jacksonville', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'jacksonville-ar' ), (int) 6 => array( 'city' => 'Little Rock Air Force Base', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'little-rock-air-force-base-ar' ), (int) 7 => array( 'city' => 'Maumelle', 'state' => 'AR', 'sef_url' => 'maumelle-ar' ), (int) 8 => array( 'city' => 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You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/nature-centers.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'little-rock-ar-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Arkansas', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in North Little Rock', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going" name="description"/> <meta content="Florida, Facts, Fraud, Prevention, on, Social, Security" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/news/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security-fl-2025-04-10.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 04/10/25 by <b>AARP Florida </b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)</i><br><br>Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect <i>this Monday</i> (April 14, 2025)? You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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"path": "/phoenix-az/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP1" }, { "towns": { "baltimore-md": { "name": "Baltimore Metro, MD", "path": "/baltimore-md/fight-fraud/" }, "dallas-tx": { "name": "Dallas, TX", "path": "/dallas-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "denver-co": { "name": "Denver, CO", "path": "/denver-co/fight-fraud/" }, "detroit-mi": { "name": "Detroit, MI", "path": "/detroit-mi/fight-fraud/" }, "orlando-fl": { "name": "Central Florida, FL", "path": "/orlando-fl/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "houston-tx": { "name": "Houston, TX", "path": "/houston-tx/fight-fraud/" }, "brookhaven-ny": { "name": "Long Island, NY", "path": "/brookhaven-ny/fight-fraud/?showtowns=true" }, "san-diego-ca": { "name": "San Diego County, CA", "path": "/san-diego-ca/fight-fraud/" }, "miami-fl": { "name": "South Florida, FL", "path": "/miami-fl/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP2" }, { "towns": { "charlotte-nc": { "name": "Charlotte, NC", "path": "/charlotte-nc/aarp-events/" }, "boston-ma": { "name": "Greater Boston, MA", "path": "/boston-ma/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "indianapolis-in": { "name": "Indianapolis, IN", "path": "/indianapolis-in/aarp-events/" }, "las-vegas-nv": { "name": "Las Vegas, NV", "path": "/las-vegas-nv/aarp-events/" }, "philadelphia-pa": { "name": "Philadelphia, PA", "path": "/philadelphia-pa/aarp-events/" }, "pittsburgh-pa": { "name": "Pittsburgh, PA", "path": "/pittsburgh-pa/aarp-events/" }, "portland-or": { "name": "Portland Metro, OR", "path": "/portland-or/aarp-events/" }, "seattle-wa": { "name": "Seattle, WA", "path": "/seattle-wa/aarp-events/" }, "saint-louis-mo": { "name": "St Louis, MO", "path": "/saint-louis-mo/aarp-events/" }, "minneapolis-mn": { "name": "Twin Cities, MN", "path": "/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP3" }, { "towns": { "new-orleans-la": { "name": "Greater New Orleans, LA", "path": "/new-orleans-la/fight-fraud/" }, "hartford-ct": { "name": "Hartford, CT", "path": "/hartford-ct/fight-fraud/" }, "little-rock-ar": { "name": "Little Rock, AR", "path": "/little-rock-ar/fight-fraud/" }, "oahu-hi": { "name": "Oahu, HI", "path": "/oahu-hi/fight-fraud/" }, "omaha-ne": { "name": "Omaham, NE", "path": "/omaha-ne/fight-fraud/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP4" }, { "towns": { "des-moines-ia": { "name": "Des Moines, IA", "path": "/des-moines-ia/aarp-events/" }, "fargo-nd": { "name": "Fargo, ND", "path": "/fargo-nd/aarp-events/" }, "allentown-pa": { "name": "Lehigh Valley, PA", "path": "/allentown-pa/aarp-events/?showtowns=true" }, "dale-city-va": { "name": "Prince William County, VA", "path": "/dale-city-va/aarp-events/" }, "worcester-ma": { "name": "Worcester County, MA", "path": "/worcester-ma/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP5" }, { "towns": { "charleston-wv": { "name": "Charleston, WV", "path": "/charleston-wv/aarp-events/" }, "helena-mt": { "name": "Lewis and Clark County, MT", "path": "/helena-mt/aarp-events/" }, "manchester-nh": { "name": "New Hampshire, NH", "path": "/manchester-nh/aarp-events/" }, "providence-ri": { "name": "Providence, RI", "path": "/providence-ri/aarp-events/" } }, "code": "CSN-LOCAL-GROUP6" }]', 'cvent_display_module' => 'false', 'cvent_widget_city' => '{local_city_state}', 'embed_video' => '<iframe width="100%" height="349" src="//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/HkD6Qklb_default/index.html?videoId={local_embed_video_2}" allowfullscreen frameborder="0"></iframe>', 'espanol-news-header' => 'Noticias de {local_city}', 'espanol-news-image' => 'losangeles-spanish', 'events-image' => 'events-all', 'events_careversation_group_min' => '8', 'events_driversafety_group_min' => '8', 'events_index_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section 3}', 'events_tek_group_min' => '8', 'event_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/events-all-1140x655.jpg', 'event_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/event.jpg', 'event_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/event-t.jpg', 'fall-fun-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'fallfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-big-t.jpg', 'fallfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/fall-fun10.jpg', 'fallfun_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/fall-fun10-t.jpg', 'farmers-markets-image' => 'farmers-markets-c', 'find_it_fast_link_url' => 'jobs', 'find_it_fast_title' => 'Work & Jobs', 'gfg-image' => 'gfg-warm-c-2', 'google_disclaimer' => '<p><b>Please note:</b> These listings are provided via Google for the {local_city} community. <b>Listings here do NOT imply that an AARP member discount is offered.</b> Please see the <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/" target="_blank">AARP Membership & Benefits page</a> for a listing of businesses that do provide a member discount.</p>', 'happenings-image' => 'happenings-rural', 'happenings-tbd-pilot-text' => '<h2><span>Discover everything you can do with AARP</span></h2> <h3><span>See fun events, local offers, and more right where you live.</span></h3>', 'happenings_default_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/aarp-default-rp-min.png', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_10up' => 'AARP in {local_community_name}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state' => 'AARP in {local_full_state}', 'happenings_gold_slug_line_state_es' => 'AARP en {local_full_state}', 'happenings_heading' => '{local_city} Happenings', 'happenings_twitter_header' => 'More from {local_city}', 'hiking-image' => 'hiking-cool-c', 'hiking_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-big-t.jpg', 'hiking_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/nature-centers.jpg', 'hiking_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/nature-centers-t.jpg', 'home_events_slot1' => '{module_Cvent New Widget Section}', 'home_events_slot2' => '{module_HP - Blog - Learn More}', 'home_intro_text' => '<p> Select your community from the list below to learn about great programs, stimulating things to do, local services, discounts and more! </p>', 'hp-event-tout' => '{if_facebook_link}<div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" data-href="{local_facebook_link}" data-tabs="timeline" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"><blockquote cite="{local_facebook_link}" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="{local_facebook_link}">Facebook</a></blockquote></div></div> {endif}', 'ice_skating_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/ice-skating-all-1140x655.jpg', 'ice_skating_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/ice-skating.jpg', 'ice_skating_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/ice-skating-t.jpg', 'image_url' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/working-for-you.jpeg', 'jobs_widget_city' => '{local_city_c}', 'm2mredirect' => 'True', 'movies-image' => 'movies-all-c', 'movies_robots' => 'noindex, follow', 'name' => 'In Your Community', 'nature_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-big-t.jpg', 'nature_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/nature-center2.jpg', 'nature_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/nature-center2-t.jpg', 'nearme_map_radius' => '20', 'nearme_map_zip' => '{local_zip}', 'omniture_cookie' => 'little-rock-ar-cp', 'page-title-right' => '{module_Event Snapshot Newsletter Signup}', 'parks-image' => 'parks-warm-c', 'pilot_towns_banner_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/happenings-rural-240x140.jpg', 'pumpkin-picking-image' => 'fall-fun-all-1-pumpkins', 'recommendation_form_email' => 'jgunderson-palmer@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com,katherine@americantowns.com', 'recreation-image' => 'rec-cool-b', 'restaurantform_email' => 'bmazur@aarp.org,bekim@americantowns.com', 'restaurant_radius' => '10,20,30', 'season-activities' => 'Walking, microbreweries ', 'season-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'seasonal_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-big-t.jpg', 'seasonal_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/seasonal.jpg', 'seasonal_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/seasonal-t.jpg', 'season_header' => 'Spring Fun', 'season_title' => 'Spring', 'skiing_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-big-t.jpg', 'skiing_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/skiing.jpg', 'skiing_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/skiing-t.jpg', 'spring-fun-image' => 'spring-fun-warm-m', 'state_blog_header' => 'AARP State News', 'state_blog_name' => 'Arkansas', 'summer-fun-image' => 'summer-fun-warm-m', 'tas_state_link' => 'https://takeastand.aarp.org/congressional-action-chart/?state={local_full_state_c}', 'term' => 'in North Little Rock', 'thingstodo_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-big-t.jpg', 'thingstodo_hero_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/hero/things-to-do3.jpg', 'thingstodo_thumb' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/things-to-do3-t.jpg', 'vcc_featured_image' => 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/local-aarp/img/vcc/featured/20210430_4C9F7646-96EC-4C88-960A-997CE34788BC.jpg', 'veterans-image' => 'veterans', 'video_tout_image' => 'https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/video-touts/san-antonio-video.png', 'vineyards-wineries-image' => 'wineries', 'volunteer-today-button' => '<span class="media-middle"> <a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/virtual/?intcmp=CSN-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLINT-20210331-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}" class="red btn" target="_blank">I WANT TO VOLUNTEER</a> </span>', 'volunteering-image' => 'volunteering-winter', 'volunteering-news-image' => 'volunteer-all-m-hands', 'volunteer_help_image' => 'volunteering-help-military-families', 'volunteer_help_link_name' => 'See Projects', 'volunteer_help_link_url' => 'https://www.createthegood.org/how-to-guides?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLHTG-20140805-{local_tracking_code_town}-{local_tracking_code_state}', 'volunteer_help_subtitle' => 'Help Military Families', 'volunteer_help_title' => 'Do-It-Yourself Project Guides', 'winter-fun-image' => 'winter-fun-snow-c-ski', 'winterfun_big_thumb' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/thumbs/winter-fun2-big-t.jpg', 'winterfun_hero_image' => 'https://cdn.local.aarp.org/img/template/hero/winter-fun2.jpg', 'winterfun_pic_nav2' => '<li><a 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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You’re not alone! Over 5 million Florida residents rely on Social Security benefits and 78% of those Floridians are retirees, which is why AARP Florida wants to make sure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information when it comes to Social Security, and to help you distinguish fact from fiction.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/04/db/012d860f4d5fbdf43b7cca2ac9dd/fl-ss-quick-facts-4-9-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Check out our FL Social Security Fact Sheet to learn more about the impact of social security on Floridians.</b></a></span></span><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Are Asking About Social Security</h2></span></span><p><br><b><i>Hearing rumors about local office closures?</i></b><br></p><ul><li> As of April 9, 2025, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/emergency/?utm_campaign=emergencypage&utm_content=ctabtn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Closures webpage</a></span></span> there were no reported <i>permanent</i> field office closures in Florida.<br></li><li> Some SSA field offices in Florida have experienced temporary closures or reduced in-person service hours to accommodate resource and staffing limitations, which is <u>not</u> always reflected in <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local office information online</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><u>Know Before You Go</u>: The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/advocates/2024/#2024-11-13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA strongly encourages customers to schedule appointments ahead of time</a></span></span> with their local field offices by either <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contacting your local office directly</a></span></span> or through the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213), available 8 AM- 7 PM, Monday-Friday.</li></ul><p><br><b><i>What’s happening to Social Security on April 14, 2025?</i></b><br><br></p><ul><li>Last month (March 2025), the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/#2025-03-26" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA announced some major changes being made to the customer service helpline</a></span></span>, which were slated to go into effect on April 14, 2025. However, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://x.com/SocialSecurity/status/1910056689589768319" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more recent statements from the SSA</a></span></span> have suggested these changes may only apply to a limited number of callers – although the ultimate impact of these new policies remain to be seen.<br></li><li> Regardless of the policies going into effect this Monday, <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://aarpsharex.sharepoint.com/sites/CSNCampaigns/Shared%20Documents/General/Campaign%20Operations/Financial%20Security%20(Olivia)/Social%20Security/2025/AARP%20Actions%20on%20SS%20-%20State%20Talkers.docx?web=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the SSA’s customer service staffing and resources have been unable to keep pace with the growing needs of the 69 million Americans currently receiving Social Security benefits</a></span></span>, including through the SSA’s Helpline. Without adequate funding, older Americans can anticipate the trend of long wait times on the phone, crowded field offices, and challenges with obtaining in-person appointments to continue for the foreseeable future.<br></li><li>Check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/?cmp=RDRCT-acc893de-20200401" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP’s Social Security Resource Center</a></span></span> to find the most up-to-date information on Social Security and to learn more about <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">how AARP is working to protect the benefits you’ve earned</a></span></span>.</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">What Floridians Need to Know About Social Security-Related Scams</h2></span></span><p><br>Fraudsters love to exploit confusion around current events, particularly when it comes to the government programs many Floridians rely on. <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/federal.trade.commission/viz/FraudandIDTheftMaps/AllReportsbyState" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Last year (2024) Americans lost over $130 million just to scammers claiming to work for the SSA.</a></span></span><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Criminals frequently impersonate the SSA</a></span></span> and other government agencies because <u>THEY WANT</u>:<br><br><b>1.</b> Your personal information,<br><b>2.</b> Your money, or<br><b>3.</b> Access to your electronic device.<br><br>Scammers try to pressure you into taking immediate action, often using one of the following <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/identify-the-scam/#:~:text=Phone%20scammers%20may%20send%20official,It%20is%20a%20scam!" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">COMMON TACTICS in Social Security imposter scams</a></span></span>:<br><br></p><ul><li>Threats of arrest and/or the suspension of your Social Security benefits.</li><li>Alerts that your Social Security number has been linked to a crime.</li><li>Warnings that your bank account is at risk of being drained or seized.</li><li>Offers to increase your benefits or for help with “expediting” your application.</li><li>Demands for immediate payment (often for supposed overpayments or fees).</li></ul><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/scam/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_content=scam-ad1&utm_campaign=cm-scam-awareness&msclkid=66b07599c9fd1b3cc2f9126cf42a0085" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOW THEY COMMUNICATE</a></span></span>:<br><br>Fraudsters may pose as the SSA in official-looking correspondence in a letter sent through the mail or in an email. They might also reach out in a phone call, text message, or by sending a direct message through social media (like Facebook) or through LinkedIn.<br><br>No matter what type of communication you receive, here are some <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fraud prevention safety tips to keep in mind</a></span></span>:<br><br><b>1. The SSA will <u>NEVER</u> TEXT YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR IDENTITY.</b><br></p><ul><li> <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html#:~:text=Will%20SSA%20ask%20for%20my,a%20secure%20method%20of%20communication." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SSA will NOT ask you to provide or confirm your personal information via text</a></span></span>, this is a scam!<br></li><li>You will only receive text messages with updates and information from the SSA if you <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/help/ensms.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">opt-in to receiving communications via text</a></span></span> in connection with your Social Security account. (If you didn’t consent to receiving texts, it’s likely a scam.)</li></ul><p><br><b>2. <u>DON’T</u> CLICK ON LINKS or download attachments in emails or texts from the SSA, even when they look legitimate.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>The <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://oig.ssa.gov/assets/uploads/april-2025-scam-alert-fake-emails.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSA issued a fraud alert on April 1, 2025</a></span></span>, about fraudulent emails that appear to be from the SSA, but they’re really coming from scammers trying to get you to click on malicious links or download malware to your device.<br></li><li> Even if you see an email address ending in “.gov” or other details that make a communication appear credible, avoid clicking on links; instead log in directly to your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> to view updates and requests.</li></ul><p> <br><br><b>3. <u>BE SKEPTICAL OF CALLS</u>, especially those supposedly coming from government agencies like the SSA (no matter what your caller ID says).</b><br><br></p><ul><li> The SSA does <u>NOT</u> normally contact customers out of the blue; usually phone calls from the SSA occur for one of the following reasons:<br><ul><li> You’ve requested a call back from the agency.</li><li>In response to your recently filed application for Social Security benefits.</li><li>Updated information is needed once you’re already receiving benefits.</li></ul><p>Fraudsters use technology like “<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/glossary-of-scam-terminology#listTitleFive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoofing</a></span></span>” to trick your caller ID into displaying the name of a government agency or to create email addresses that look real.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>4. <u>ONLY USE VERIFIABLE CONTACT INFORMATION</u> when reaching out to the SSA (or any government agency).</b><br><br></p><ul><li><u>DON’T</u> rely on contact information provided in a message or letter (even with official-looking correspondence); instead, go directly to the SSA’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official website</a></span></span> for reliable contact methods.<br></li><li>Avoid using popular search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.) to research contact information because <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/to-google-or-not-to-google-that-is-the-question" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scammers often manipulate search engine results</a></span></span>.</li></ul><p><br><b>5. <u>REPORT</u> Social Security-related scams.</b><br><br></p><ul><li>One of the most effective methods of fraud prevention is IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING – <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report suspected Social-Security-related fraud online</a></span></span> or by calling the SSA Fraud Hotline (1-800-269-0271), 10 AM – 4 PM ET, Monday – Friday.<br></li><li> Not sure if the communication you received was legitimate? In addition visiting your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/faq/what-is-my-social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Social Security account</a></span></span> online, you can also contact <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your local Social Security office</a></span></span> or call the SSA’s toll-free national number (1-800-772-1213) with questions.</li></ul><p>If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam, you’re not alone. Not sure where to start? Call or visit the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/helpline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fraud Watch Network Helpline</a></span></span> at 877-908-3360 to speak with a trained fraud, 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Monday – Friday.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Florida. 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-alexander-ar-c38453.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-VINCENTS-INFIRMARY">AARP Smart Driver™: St Vincents Infirmary</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Vincents Infirmary</p> <p class="loc">Little Rock, AR</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-live-decluttering-for-today-and-tomorrow-51925-87nw6zdbytm.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-LIVE-DECLUTTERING-FOR-TODAY-AND-TOMORROW-51925">AARP Live: Decluttering for Today and Tomorrow , 5/19/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-jacksonville-ar-c37286.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-ST-JUDE-CATHOLIC-CHURCH">AARP Smart Driver™: St Jude Catholic Church</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Jun 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">St Jude Catholic Church</p> <p class="loc">Jacksonville, AR</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Arkansas Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP <br />in North Little Rock</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:ARAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">ARAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/arkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Arkansas</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/contact-the-arkansas-state-office/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-NORTHLITTLEROCK-AR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPArkansas" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/araarp" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AARPArkansas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; top: 0px; left: -2px; position: relative;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/instagram.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="(This article was contributed by Karen Murillo, Associate State Director of Advocacy)Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going" name="description"/> <meta content="Florida, Facts, Fraud, Prevention, on, Social, Security" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://states.aarp.org/florida/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/news/florida-facts-fraud-prevention-on-social-security-fl-2025-04-10.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Florida Facts & Fraud Prevention on Social Security"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Do you have questions about the changes to Social Security policy going into effect this Monday (April 14, 2025)? 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--headerHeight:50px; --footerbackgroundColor:#000000; --footerTextColor:#918883; }' $highlighting = '<span class="highlighting">Highlighting North Little Rock </span>' $location = '<a href="/north-little-rock-ar/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Little Rock, AR</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/north-little-rock-ar/happenings/">News Feed</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Home</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">State & Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/north-little-rock-ar/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep d-none " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/north-little-rock-ar/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to News Feed', 'slug' => 'happenings' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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