Inspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Number
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The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning citizens about a caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Fraud Hotline phone number. The OIG has received recent reports of phone calls displaying the Fraud Hotline number on a caller-ID screen. This is a scam; OIG employees do not place outgoing calls from the Fraud Hotline 800 number. Citizens should not engage with these calls or provide personal information.
SSA and OIG employees do contact citizens by telephone for official purposes, and they may request the citizen confirm personal information over the phone. However, the calls do not appear on caller ID as the Fraud Hotline number of (800) 269-0271. Also, SSA and OIG employees will never threaten you for information or promise any type of official action in exchange for personal information or payment. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up.
If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from SSA or OIG, you should report that information to the OIG online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report or by calling (800) 269-0271, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams: https://identitytheft.gov/ssa
See the full advisory at the OIG website.
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Rochelle O.
I am receiving calls Ss#suspicious activity from the following numbers: 646 221 2491,
830 536 7946,
833 391 3770, 941 501,3291.
I have receive others but just started recording their numbers. They are calling our home phone and today was the first call on my cell number.
Alice e.
I have had numerous fraudlent calls saying my ss# is being suspended. It’s not just one number and the calls are numerous. It is a real pain in the behind! I don’t answer the phone unless I know who is calling. Thank you for your information. I knew most of the info but it was nice to have it re-affirmed.
gloria m.
Had a phone call about my social security fraud two days ago reporting it my name gloria madewell
glow.madewell02@gmail.com
L.A.
Thank you for checking in with us, Gloria. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Jorge C.
Hi, I have received a phone call from the following number:
1-800-390-5797
in the call they say that my SSN would be removed and I would lose my benefits.
I am sure this is an scammer call, just want to share with you.
thanks!
L.A.
Hi Jorge. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Murphy K.
This #just calées me. Obvious fraud: +1 (800) 277-8920
paul_ken@bellsouth.net
I have been getting calls all afternoon from a person saying he is from the social security office in Texas and I need to return the call to this number 210 775 4171 that I have some serious problems with my social security number.
Felicia N.
Hi there was this message on my phone last night i don’t know what to do? The number is 714-759-9073 My Social Security will be suspended and press 1 to talk to an officer. but no voice mail or anything. I just wanted to let you know about this i will call Social Security to talk to them. Thank you Felicia Nay my number is 714-560-3251
A.C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Felicia. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this information is helpful.
Nancy L.
I just want to check whether or not the following phone number is actually a phone number from the Social Security Administrative offices: 1-877-593-3955. I received a call regarding spousal benefits from my ex-husband (since we were married over 10 years at the time of our divorce). Just want to know if this number is legit. PLEASE RESPOND!
J.Y.
Hi, Nancy. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. Thanks, again.
Beverly L.
Hello my name is Beverly Lee and someone has called me from these numbers1-830-704-2006, 1-830-856-5515, 1-800-154-2945. And said my social security number will be suspended because of suspicious activity. And this was on July 29th and I got a recent call on August 6th and August 7th.
A.C.
Hi, Beverly. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. Thanks, again.
David G.
I have been getting # !-940-489-1274 saying that I have someone has been using my SS #. I did some checking on that # and found it is from Texas . I told them that I was Investing them . They called me a M FER and hung up. he sounded like he was a Mexican .
A.C.
Hi, David. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a new site specific to Social Security scams, here. Thanks, again.