Frankfort, KY — Following a warning to Kentuckians earlier this year about a surge in scams through tax season, Attorney General Andy Beshear said there are widespread reports of ‘suspended’ Social Security number scams. Over the past six months Beshear’s office has received nearly 20 formal complaints of Social Security scams from Kentuckians in several counties including Letcher. Beshear’s office offers these protective tips to help avoid Social Security scams, which can lead to identity and tax refund theft: Hang up on anyone who calls you and asks for your Social Security number, bank account information or credit card number…Know that the SSA is not suspending your Social Security number, nor will they call and threaten you or demand money…Do not trust a caller ID, as scammers use technology to spoof valid phone numbers. To verify any suspicious call, contact the real SSA at 1-800-772-1213.