"Seniors should never give out
their Social Security numbers just because they are asked
for them" warns Michael Zabko, Executive Director of
TREA Senior Citizens League (TSCL). "We've recently
received reports of flyers being circulated indicating
that people born from 1917 through 1926 must register
their social security numbers with TSCL to collect
benefits of pending legislation. This is 100% false --
there is NO REASON to give out your Social Security
number."
"It is TRUE that TSCL
is working for passage of Notch Reform. But we do not
need your Social Security number for this. Giving out
your Social Security number is risky because criminals
can use Social Security numbers to obtain bank accounts,
false drivers licenses, and more. 'Identity theft' is a
growing crime in America and seniors are often the
victims."
"It is probable these
misleading flyers are being circulated by well-meaning
people, says Zabko. The Social Security Notch issue has
growing support in the 106th Congress and there are now
almost 200 Members of Congress who have cosponsored the
legislation." Perhaps this growing interest has
sparked grassroots efforts for passage that mistakenly
request Social Security numbers."
"We've received a
number of reports of flyers being circulated urging
citizens to send their social security numb er to us for
registration. Others indicate that we are providing a
settlement for the Slave Reparation Act. Possibly some
good intentioned person has taken a lot of information
and pieced it together to garner support to pass this
legislation. Unfortunately they have misstated some
important information. Indeed, TSCL has been active in
educating older Americans regarding the improper use of
social security numbers," continues Zabko.
TSCL is a national group
of politically active seniors concerned about the
protection of their earned Social Security, Medicare,
military, and other retirement benefits. TSCL members
participate in a number of grassroots lobbying and public
education campaigns to ensure governmental bodies live up
to commitments. For more information on TSCL send a
self-addressed business-sized envelope: TREA Senior
Citizens League, Dept. SF943, 909 N. Washington St.,
Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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