Letters claiming that Social Security benefits have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic are reportedly making the rounds. Inspector General of Social Security Gail S. Ennis emphasizes that these letters are indeed fraudulent. Her office has issued a press release assuring that the Office of the Inspector General will never withhold benefits unless payment is made. See the full release at the link.
https://oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/news-releases/march20-advisory
