Social Security Number (SSN)

A person reported falling victim to a scam involving their Social Security Number and a private cybersecurity company, leading to escalating fees and threats from scammers, including images of family members and their home address.

A person fell for a cartel scam, sent $2,000, and faced threats of execution against them and their family if they reported it. They reported the incident to police, filed an IC3 complaint, and are now paranoid despite blocking the scammers, as the criminals obtained their full Social Security Number.

The user fell victim to a scam involving a fake payment hold request, which led to sharing personal information and financial loss under $300. They took steps like locking credit, contacting their bank, and monitoring accounts but remain concerned about potential identity theft.