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Dr. Ed Weir, PhD
Former SSA District Manager · 20 Years Inside Social Security
Sergeant, USMC — once a Marine, always a Marine
Sergeant, USMC — once a Marine, always a Marine
What's Inside
- The SSA impersonation call — how it works and why you should hang up immediately
- Phishing emails and texts that look like they're from SSA or Medicare
- The "verify your information" scam at your phone and your door
- The empty-package QR-code scam ("Brushing 2.0") the FBI is warning about
- Facebook scams — cloned friends, hacked accounts, and Marketplace traps
- The fake Zoom link that installs malware — and how to report fraud
Preview: All 6 Scams
24Help.org
2026
1
The SSA Impersonation Call
2
Phishing Emails & Texts
3
The "Verify Your Information" Scam
4
The Empty-Package QR-Code Scam
5
Facebook Scams — Cloned Friends & Marketplace
6
The Fake Zoom Link Scam
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Who is Dr. Ed?
Dr. Ed Weir spent over 30 years in government service — including 20 years at the Social Security Administration as a District Manager. Over 2 million people turn to Dr. Ed every month.