Inspector General Warns Public About OIG Impersonation Schemes
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: October 10, 2018
The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about an ongoing Office of the Inspector General (OIG) impersonation scheme. The OIG has recently received reports from citizens about suspicious phone calls claiming to be from the Acting Inspector General.
The reports indicate the caller identifies as “Gale Stone” and states the person’s Social Security number (SSN) is at risk of being deactivated or deleted. The caller then asks the person to call a provided phone number to resolve the issue. Citizens should be aware that the scheme’s details may vary; however, citizens should avoid engaging with the caller or calling the number provided, as the caller might attempt to acquire personal information.
The Acting Inspector General urges citizens to be cautious, and to avoid providing information such as your SSN or bank account numbers to unknown persons over the phone or internet unless you are certain of who is receiving it. If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be the Acting Inspector General or from the OIG, you should report that information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/report.
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Pam W.
Pamela D Weaver
I received a call from 1-800-076-8847.
The foreign lady said my social security number had suspicious activity so it had been suspended. She wanted information and when I did not give it to her she hung up
Laurie B.
My name is Laurie Boogher, as of today 1/22/2020 I have received over 30 faud calls on my phone I’ve blocked the numbers I have , they seem to have a different tell number each time, please help!!! I don’t what to do it’s very disrupting for me it really brings out my temper an I like to keep calm, please help me.
Jodie L.
Yes my name is Jody Sherman and I just got one call from they didn’t give me their name and they said that they had a fraudulent deal on my social security number that illegal activity and they have warrant for my arrest DEA warrant for my arrest and all that crap stuff the phone number is +1-203-472-1591 and it’s Connecticut and I called it back and it’s not a working number but this is makes the 17th time they have called me back called me and send this to me and I keep doing it with different numbers this time I caught it on Connecticut and they talked to me and they said that they work for Social Security in that out of it that they’re going to spend my Social Security and stuff like that I’m disabled in it gets I’m getting tired of it I don’t know what to do they pull up my information and everything I don’t know how they get my information
Ann C.
Hi, Jodie. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Alex S.
I received a phone call from an impersonator representing the office of SSA.They stated there was fraudulent activity on my account. I did not respond to the voicemail left. The number they called from is 415-854-6226 on 01/10/2020. I kept the message just in case. The area code 415 is a California number. I am in New Jersey. Today at 11:41 am I received another call from 415-890-2089 and did not respond. CATCH THESE CRIMALS! PLEASE!
Ann C.
Thanks for letting us know, Alex. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Brenda K.
I received a call stating that fraudulent charges has been placed against my SSN, and my account will be frozen and charges has been filed against me. I was instructed to call back to talk to an investigating officer. I didn’t call back ,but I did save the message. I reside in Shelby county Memphis Tn
Ann C.
Hi, Brenda. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
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Melissa A.
I need help, I have someone calling my phone saying they are from Social Security about filing a Legal Action suite against me. They called over six times and I don’t know what they are talking about. The number they are calling from is 1 410 775 9679
Ann C.
Hi, Melissa. Thanks for checking in with us. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our
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Ron E.
Recieved a call today at 2:23 from 208 715 8621 want me to call back.
Ann C.
Hi, Ron. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Brandi T.
I received a voice mail stating they were the local law enforcement agency and my social security number has been suspended do to a suspicious trail of information on my name that any benefits will be hereby permanently blocked. To help me take care of the information I need to contact the Social Security Administrations by pressing 1 now.
Ann C.
Hi, Brandi. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
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