Congresswoman Plaskett warns Virgin Islanders of Social Security card scams charging fees for services that are free from the SSA.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Plaskett warns of scams: U.S. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett has alerted Virgin Islands residents about Social Security card scams, following a national warning from the Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Scammers are reportedly charging fees for services that should be provided at no cost by the SSA.
Important information for residents: Plaskett emphasized that Social Security cards, whether new or replacements, are free. Residents are encouraged to use the official SSA website or hotline for assistance. She cautioned against giving out personal information to unsolicited contacts and urged skepticism towards unexpected messages.
Safety tips provided: Residents should pause to consider the legitimacy of unexpected communications, protect personal information, and report scams through the SSA and FTC websites. "Our seniors, our families, and our most vulnerable residents deserve access without fear of exploitation," concluded Plaskett.
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Stacey E. Plaskett Fundraising
Stacey E. Plaskett recently disclosed $102.4K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 764th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 58.4% came from individual donors.
Plaskett disclosed $95.3K of spending. This was the 761st most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Plaskett disclosed $49.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1224th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Stacey E. Plaskett's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Stacey E. Plaskett Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Stacey E. Plaskett:
- H.R.6494: Territories Health Equity Act of 2025
- H.R.6065: Farm to School Act of 2025
- H.R.5656: To amend title 49, United States Code, to grant the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico eligibility to issue commercial driver's licenses, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5409: Territory Health Revitalization Act
- H.R.5209: HOPE for Haitian Prosperity Act of 2025
- H.R.4292: To establish within the legislative branch a Congressional Task Force on Voting Rights of United States Citizen Residents of Territories of the United States.
You can track bills proposed by Stacey E. Plaskett on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Plaskett.
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