Slam The ScamIt's National Slam The Scam Day. Scammers call and say they are government employees to gain trust and then steal your money and personal information.If you receive these calls or texts, hang up or ignore them. Tell friends and family to do the same.**What To Watch For**Social Security phone scammers may:*Threaten arrest or legal action against you unless you pay a fine*Promise to increase your benefits or resolve identity theft if you pay a fee*Demand payment with retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash*Try to convince you by using spoofed caller ID numbers or officials' real names, or by emailing fake documents**What To Do If You Receive A Suspicious Call***Hang up!*Do not give them money or personal information*Report the scam at oig.ssa.gov/