SALEM, Ore. -- Several Oregon agencies issued an alert Thursday about a scam spreading on social media that falsely offers "free roofing." help to people who get SNAP, WIC, OHP, or SSI.
"This is not a real program. the Oregon Department of Human Services said in a Facebook post.
The agency warned people to not click the link or share personal information. That includes your Oregon EBT or eWIC card number and PIN, OHP member number, or Social Security number.
"The Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority and Social Security Administration will never ask for this information on social media," the agencies warned.
If you see this scam:
- Report it to the Oregon Department of Justice:
https://www.doj.state.or.us/.../sales.../report-scams-fraud/
- Learn how to protect your EBT or eWIC benefits:
https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/benefits/Pages/protect.aspx
- Learn more about how to spot Social Security scams:
You can also contact the Oregon DOJ Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 for help verifying or reporting a scam.
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