Complaints about Phone Numbers813-968-####

This IS a legitimate number for Social Security. I just finished a phone interview regarding the status of my SSI, But, they sent a letter 11 days in advance to let me know they would be calling on this date/time. There was information in the letter that a scammer could not have had unless the SSA is selling people's personal info. I'm too careful for an SSA scam to work. I have been at this since 1995 and the appearance and wording of genuine SSA letters has not changed much, if at all. But I *do* suggest, if you get a call, but NOT a postal letter (do not trust email) stating that you have an upcoming phone appointment, call your local or national SSA office to verify. My letter was obviously from the SSA. The interviewer asked all of the same questions that are usually sent every 1 to 2 years, in a form to fill out and return, reporting any changes in living situation and finances. My caller ID said, "Suspected Spam". Obviously, they're sometimes wrong. I would NOT have answered the call had I not received a letter stating when and why they were calling. SSA will *always* contact you, in advance, by postal mail. And the ONLY sort of mail I receive from them is to let me know of an upcoming appointment (whether it be in person or via phone), or to let me know about the miniscule, first of the year increase. Even if you do not receive an increase, they will still send a letter. I have NEVER in 26 years received a letter from them regarding anything aside from the 2 things I previously mentioned. While this number is legit, it is wise to be vigilant about such calls because the scammers are getting considerably better at screwing elderly, vulnerable people out of massive amounts of money...