Social Security?

ccarabella

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Can anyone give me info on the following?
My Dad received a letter with his monthly SS check.
It states he has to call a number in the capital where he was advised that he has to open a bank account and call back with the account number.
I called the SS office here in the states but they could not assist me(they want my dad to call).
Of course we would never do such a thing without written confirmation from the US SS office however I would like to know if any of you have received such a notice.
My dad says 3 of his friends have the same note, but they also have the same courier.

Thanks in advance

Carabella
 

Ken

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Jan 1, 2002
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Sounds like a scam to me. However, your Dad should go to the US Consulate in Santo Domingo ASAP. They have someone in Citizens Services that handles Social Security matters. They can answer his questions and, if it is a scam, do something about stopping it. When he goes, he should take the letter he received with him.