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‘Music on the Lawn’ series hosted by The Lutheran Home Association This summer, The Lutheran Home Associa- tion will host the second annual “Music on the Lawn” series. Concerts will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays between June 6 and Aug. 29 (no concert on July 4 and July 11) on the lawn at The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine, 611 West Main Street in Belle Plaine. The concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. The event is weather- permitting. Cancellations and rescheduling up- dates will be posted on the TLHA BP Campus Facebook page. Here is the Music on the Lawn 2019 lineup: • June 6: Vinnie Rose • June 13: Traveled Ground • June 20: Auburn Moon Band • June 27: Trainwreck Duet • July 18: Briz and Lady • July 25: Trainwreck Duet • August 1: The Home Fires • August 8: The Tuxedo Band Trio • August 15: Briz and Lady • August 22: Doo Da Day • August 29: Trainwreck Duet Beware of people pretending to be from social security BRIAN RUDOLPH AND RHONDA WHITENACK Social Security Public Aff airs Specialists Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive informa- tion such as your Social Security number (SSN) or bank account information to unknown people over the phone or internet. If you receive a call and aren’t expecting one, you must be extra careful. You can always get the caller’s information, hang up, and – if you do need more clarifi cation — contact the offi cial phone number of the business or agency that the caller claims to represent. Never reveal personal data to a stranger who called you. There’s a scam going around right now. You might receive a call from someone claiming to be from Social Security or another agency. Calls can even display 1-800-772-1213, Social Security’s national customer service number, as the incom- ing number on your caller ID. In some cases, the caller states that Social Security does not have all of your personal information, such as your SSN, on fi le. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the agency can increase your benefi t payment, or that Social Security will terminate your benefi ts if they do not confi rm your information. This appears to be a widespread issue, as reports have come from people across the coun- try. These calls are not from Social Security. Callers sometimes state that your SSN is at risk of being deactivated or deleted. The caller then asks you to call a phone number to resolve the is- sue. People should be aware that the scheme’s de- tails may vary; however, you should avoid engaging with the caller or calling the number provided, as the caller might attempt to acquire personal infor- mation. Social Security employees occasionally contact people by telephone for customer-service purposes. In only a very few special situations, such as when you have business pending with us, will a Social Security employee request that the person confi rm personal information over the phone. Social Security employees will never threaten you or promise a Social Security benefi t approval or increase in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. If you receive these calls, please report the information to the Offi ce of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at oig.ssa.gov/report. You can also share our new “SSA Phone Scam Alert” video at http://bit.ly/2VKJ8SG Protecting your information is an important part of Social Security’s mission. You work hard and make a conscious effort to save and plan for retire- ment. Scammers try to stay a step ahead of us, but with an informed public and your help, we can stop these criminals before they cause serious fi nancial damage. Do you know a senior that should be in the spotlight? Please send your information to us by calling 320.485.2535 or by emailing [email protected]. Senior Connections HJ.COM Senior Connections June 2019 5