Unfortunately, scams are a part of our current reality. Scammers are always thinking of different ways to trick their targets, coming up with various ways to try to steal your information, identity, and benefits. They depend on you not knowing about their methods.
We always say that preparation begins with information. Being informed about the latest scams and knowing the signs can go a long way toward staying a step ahead of them. Check out our infographic to learn how you can help us protect your information.
Also, stay up to date by reading our blog series on scams:
- Inspector General Warns Public About Social Security Advisory Board-Related Scam
- Inspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Number
- How You Can Help Social Security Protect Your Information
Every day, people get tricked into sending money or giving out personal information. Don’t be one of them! Together, you and Social Security can thwart the scammers’ efforts.
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Scam Awareness- Inspector General Warns Public About Social Security Advisory Board-Related Scam
I got a call about a cancer dna screening . I talked to a woman about it because my twin sister had breast cancer. What should I do?
The # was 0114704440350
Nothing. It’s a scam. The clue is the 011. This call came from overseas.
Got a call today (automated) 1-800-698-2714
Said our SS# had been suspended and an arrest warrant issued –
Hi
i got the same call from number 800-763-5328
is it a scam?
YES !!!!!!!!
Thanks for checking in with us, Ruchi. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Just received a call 469-409-5393 stating SS benefits were being suspended due to suspicious activity—I believe it is a scam
I received 2 calls saying my benefits were suspended due to suspicious activity. The numbers are 1 800 543-4455 and 1 800 539-8823
Reporting these calls is near impossible..they go have you going in circles between telephone and website…should be alot easier..
This has been happening to me for months. I never responded sure that it was a scam. However, I attempted to write a check 2 days ago and I was declined. It has something to do with my social security number. What do I do now?
I received 4 automated robo calls saying “your social has been connected with suspicious criminal activity. Contact us at 813-320-2193 before we take this to the court house”
3 days later I got a message fro.m 800-719-0549 “taxes. Press 1 to speak to our agent now”
I received a call stating that they were using my social security number in the border and that it was illegal so I had to call and tell them my information. So when I did they wanted to know my information. I told them ” You should know it you called me. He insisted but as soon as I said I was calling the Social Security Office they hung up. 18004250180. That was the number.
I receive 2 calls within 2 hrs this morning saying my ss number has criminal activity on it. The phone number showed 207-579-9544.
I received 2 calls with the same message of warrant, etc. The # was 210-807-3326 on both calls.
Rec’d call from a woman, claiming to be from SSA, that my SSI will be terminated and I will be arrested for fraud, this was on my voicemail on August 26th, 2019 the # 360-474-4471
SSA mails letters to you, then the police called, I told him to remove me from your list, then hung up
I had the exact same call, sounded like from India. Number was: 209-019-5865. “SSN suspended and a warrant out for your arrest.” This person knew my cell phone number, name, and likely my address! I froze all three credit bureaus immediately after that call.
SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM !!!!
Hi, Cheryl. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
He querido reportar pero solo me dan vueltas entre números y en ninguno me dan la opción de hacerlo me han estado llamando por meses a mi a mi esposo y varios conocidos l ultima llamada fue hoy y me dejaron mensaje hable para tras y les dice q no volvieran a llamar q el seguro no llamaba el número fue 15187043321
He querido reportar pero solo me dan vueltas entre números y en ninguno me dan la opción de hacerlo me han estado llamando por meses a mi a mi esposo y varios conocidos l ultima llamada fue hoy y me dejaron mensaje hable para tras y les dice q no volvieran a llamar q el seguro no llamaba el número fue 15187043321
I got the same call???
Same my number was 18001950818
Just received a call from (360) 302-2659 at 0730 hours this morning in Hawaii claiming to be the SSA office in Port Townsend, WA on November 15 2019 stating SS benefits were being suspended due to suspicious activity—and asking for my personal information. Did not answer the call, just listened to their message. Is this a scam? Please advise!
It’s good to know our pension with social security is protected.
I had my identity stolen June 23, 2019 of this year.
Hi, Linda. We are sorry to hear you’re having this problem. If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). We hope this helps.
This is great information. If I had realized my own family would do these things. I thought I raised them better.
What in the world makes a grown child think they are entitled to my future? Or the funds their Father put away for my survival after his death. It cost me dearly I no longer have money to give them so I am of no use to them. I miss my Grandchildren.
Thanks for you time
WOW so 😥
I agree esp after re 15 years of ID theft but because of that I am unable to get into my SS acct & extremely handicapped in getting info
Hello, I’ve been receiving a call from 1 866 6572340. Is it a scam? Thank you.
I got scammed on both my disability SSDI and SSA retirement checks, losing thousands of dollars over 7 years (identity theft, bank cards stolen, $ wired by fraud from bank accounts in White Plains NY. I know who did it, I got orders of protection, but it didn’t stop him from stealing from me over & over bc he was a computer hacker. I reported it to the Banks security, the WP police, DA’s office, but never got any $$ restitution as a victim. No one helped me recover the stolen monies. The man went to jail 5 times, but my money that he deposited into his 401k at People’s Bank was never refunded me. I need help getting $55k back ASAP! 9/30/19
Hi, Karen. We are sorry to hear about your situation. Social Security takes reports of fraud very seriously. For more information about what to submit and how to file a fraud report, visit here. We hope this helps.
I didn’t get to raise money from sis since because. I am 70 year old so been got retired and ss disability for 14 year my sis number
I understand the importance of bringing down scamming operations but why are we not stopping Government agencies from getting into our trust fund which is a mandatory tax .What can we do to stop this problem.? Isn’t Government scamming us$
I have received numerous phone calls saying that Social Security was going to sue me. I always hang up, but it seams to me that YOU have their phone numbers and it should be incumbent on you to go after them.
Glad to hear that SS is doing a great job to keep us safe
I got a call & te text to call re my Social Security, very important & this was the 2nd notice
I called 215-660-4920
They wanted my name, background noise was very loud & when I asked how do I know this is the Social Security office, they hung up.
Thanks for checking in with us, Joanne. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I heard people scamming Social Security disability by using their spouse’s or someone else’s Social Security number to work.
Another scam is retire seniors on Social Security retirement selling or giving their Social Security number to an illegal immigrant for them to work. They put a credit freeze on all their credits so the illegal immigrants can’t get credit cards and loans in their name.
While the illegal immigrant is working, their Social Security checks increases each year due to an increase in the PIA average. Their earning from 30 years ago while they were making $3.25/ per hour minimum wage will be replaced by the new wage.
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All I know is the American people ought to stand up and tell all of the government to PAY BACK WHAT HAS BEEN STOLEN FROM US, WHO WORKED FOR THE MONEY and plan to retire on it!! NO ONE HAD OR HAS the right to take OUR money!! That is jsut a disgusting move on the part of those that are guilty of such evil!
Got a call from (888) 200-9801. Had my phone take a message. Robotic voice said something about fraud and I should press 1. Glad I didn’t pick up.
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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I had to switch bank accounts due to a hack. Chase, my bank said it was taken care of but I have not received my SS check for 2 months.
Hi, Gregory. We are sorry to hear about your situation. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
I get a call every day saying I will be arrested and they will cancel my social security number.
Hi, Robert. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I got a call this week. They said someone was using my social security number. I need to get in touch with them.
I’ve also gotten the “will be arrested one” For owing taxes, ECT. I’m in jeopardy losing my ssid .When it’s a robotic call, I forward to block asap.
Plus I do my taxes every year. I don’t have ssid as of yet. Been denied 3 times. I desperately need it too.This makes me so upset when people scam like this. I need an operation on my back, slipped, budged, stenosis, nerve damage. Cant do much of anything for more than 15, 20 min. They told me, I can go back to doing hair again. I wasn’t doing hair!!!. I’m so poor, I don’t qualify for anything. I’ve worked all my life, I’m 56, and have all my work credits. Couldn’t collect unemployment, because I was working for salvation army, as a advocate for Domestic abuse.its non-profit.. I love helping others, but can’t help myself I’m not so depressed I don’t leave the house. Maybe once or twice a month. And here these people are able to scam others, get away with it and excel. I’m not one to hurt others, but how messed up is this world? I don’t even want to be in this world any more. There’s more bad than good. Evil. If they want it, they know to get it. There’s no such thing as cyber protection. It’s come to far, to control it.
Thanks for taking time to read. Had to vent!
KAREN CAOBIANCO 🙇
Might you consider not doing any personal bank business on line Go back to stateens by mail much safer I feel
Not everybody has a computer or laptop (believe or not). If they receive a scam phone call, who do they call with the information that was requested?
I do have a computer.
Hi, Floyd. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
People Social Security number don’t pay much on the dark market. They only get $1 on the black market.
Financial credit card institutions know where you live if you have a credit card. They know that they will never be able to sue you for the money sending the credit card to a PO Box you don’t own.
I had a friend whose brother did 5 years for identity theft. When he got out, he went back to the same thing. He steals people’s mail and gets their Social Security number.
Your Social Security number use to be on your Medicare card, but Medicare doesn’t use it anymore. What they do is steal the Social Security statement telling you how much you will get every month toward the end of the year. At the beginning of the year, they steal the 1099 that Social Security mails to everyone. They also steal their employer W-2 and 1099 that is mail to them.
They steal the pre-approved credit card applications that is mailed to you and fills it out with you Social Security number and address and untraceable prepaid phone number to activate the new card. They mail it off and wait to steal the new credit card mailed to you.
They have state of the art printers to make fake IDs. They heat and remove the hologram off the real identification card.
These robo calls are usually to extort money from you, not steal your identity. They want you to purchase prepaid debit cards and give them the card information. You have to be really dumb to do this.
The next stupid thing you can do is getting a money order and sending it to them. They don’t want personal check. The funds are prepaid for the money order. They can cash it anywhere including the Quik Stop Mart.
If they do get your personal information and Social Security number, then they will call you back later and try to extort money from you with the information they have. They will threaten to steal your identity or come after you if you don’t pay.
Social Security hasn’t help seniors protect their Social Security number with the statement and 1099 form they mail each year.
These criminals are not robbing the master key from the mailman just to steal tax return and welfare checks. The want the 1099, W-2 forms, and preapproved credit card applications.
I went my local Social Security ofc recently bcuz of phrase calls…reporting I had my #compromised.NOT….just baked and deleted msg
I went my local Social Security ofc recently bcuz of phrase calls…reporting I had my #compromised.NOT….just blocked and deleted msg
There are so many “scammers” out there now that I have become paranoid of a lot of the mail I receive From bake ads on TV, in magazines, phone calls (which I don’t answer unless I am familiar with the number or person). Just yesterday I received a small folded card stating 2020 Medicare Update, and it wants me to send part of the card back to “National Processing Center” in Myrtle Beach, SC. It is about New Coverage Benefits available and asks for information about Medicare Advantage plans with Extra Benefits. Is this legitimate? How are we to be sure? Just in case, I am NOT sending it back. Will I be missing out on something good? I have no idea.
Hello, my name is Kevin Smith and I have been scammed and my entire phone has been hacked/compromised by hacking my best family friends Messenger and FB and these scammers are using using the IRS as well as a Federal Grant employee program whom stated that I qualified for a 45k Federal grant but stated that it would cost me $1200.00 and that I would receive this “so called” 45k 24 hours. Can you please help me as well as to know if there is a way to get my money back..??
214-558-6513
SS last 4; 4500
I think the biggest scam senior on Social Security will face is the Medicare-For-All proposed by the Democrats. They already said that everyone will pay more for it. Senior will like see higher increases in Part B premium. What ever COLA they receive will go to pay for Part B premium increases. We have to vote the Democrats out of office. They are a danger to our Medicare.
The Democrats want to fix Social Security by raising taxes. Raising taxes won’t fix the problem we have of them borrowing our Social Security trust fund and not paying it back. They will not have to pay back the money they already borrowed and will keep borrowing more money from it since they now have more money to borrow.
I don’t think there’s any doubt that this card came from some insurance company that handles Medicare Advantage plans. It’s sales ploy, and nothing else.
I received a call today from someone who said my social security was being stopped unless I called: 551 306 3166, no name. Now I am sending it to you.
I wasn’t born yesterday so I know it’s a scam, and now you know too.
Thank you,
Chicago IL
Thanks, Barbara. 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. Thanks again for helping us fight fraud.
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I just received a phone call from a saa office stating I was being inspected of fraud . He said my place of where my ssi number was first activated was incorrect and I should get a good criminal lawyer. Please help me figure this out.
It’s a scam. Do no such thing. You don’t need a lawyer.
Thanks for checking in with us, Connie. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I recieved a call from 407-605-3659 claiming to be fromthe social security crime investigation unit. he told me that he needed me to send him $200.00 to clear up the mattter. i asked him how long he was planning to continue this scam and he replied ” for about another year”. then he told me that it was for charity. i told him to send me a letter. and he startedto tell me that he would have someone call me. i said “no, send me a letter’. he hung up.
I would prank call them back several times and say nothing. I don’t hide my phone number. They see my number and never call me back. If they call me back I just keep prank calling them over and over. This waste their time and ties up their phone line. I am retire and have nothing better to do. It is the same robo calls over and over and dealing with them ends it sometimes. The robo calls just keep calling you if you hang up. Then they change the robo call number, so your caller id blocking doesn’t work on the new number. Eventually a real person will come on the line when you answer and you can curse them out.
Thanks for letting us know, Don. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I am so tired with scammers all of over this usa promesses i am going to get big money trough social security benefits.
I am so tired with scammers !!!!!
Hi there, I’ll agree with you all. Scammers or all about steeling or hard earned money. I’ve been getting phone call’s about Fraudulent activity @ will be stopping my SS. I know it’s scam. I’ve been to my local office @ reported all the callers phone #. I’ve been told that SS @ IRS{ DO NOT } make phone calls. They send you letters @ that is fact. Keep your ears @ eyes open @ don’t let them get you. Thanks for your time KC
October 2, 2019
I received a robocall today purportedly from the SSA notifying me that my Social Security account had been suspended and that I was subject to being arrested.
The telephone number was 800-955-4619.
I know good and well that neither the SSA nor any other government agency makes robocalls to random people. Any business, notifications, etc., are done by mail and by mail only.
That someone could be frightened by such tactics and could be scammed out of what is rightfully theirs is appalling. These people need to be stopped.
Hi, Mary. We are informing the public about these calls through TV and radio commercials, our website, our toll free number, as well as our Social Media sites. Report suspicious calls to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 and online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I have been getting these calls from someone who claims they work for the social security administration’s office telling me that someone used my social security no. How do I report this and see if I’m safe?
Hello Margaret. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 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.
Received 3 calls today claiming that my SS# was going to be block for fraudulent use. Two call from Chicago 18722270111 and one from New Jersey 12012692030.
Recently my son went into my security account and he was locked because of security. I suggested that he contact the local security office and get his account fixed. He took with his social security card and drivers license and went to a field office and the handed a letter back with the wrong name but the address was correct, except the zip code was off. I thought something was wrong so I went to the field office and ask to see the line supervisor. I show the letter and was told they would handle this and would get a follow up letter. We got two letters one with the correct name and address, and the second letter had the wrong name and our address but the zip code was a little off. The name in the second letter was the same name of the first letter my son brought homs. I work as federal employee with Ssa for over ten years.
Hi, Russell. For your son’s security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community to continue to work with our offices with specific questions. He can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, he will have a shorter wait if he calls later in the day. He can also contact his local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
I received a call from TX stating that my social security number was being suspended and that there is a warrant out for my arrest. I live in Indiana. Please let me know that all is copasetic with my social security account. thank you
Hi, Joni. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I just received a call from 800-407-2261 saying my account has been closed.
Hi, Mark. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Hello,
Repeated CALLS from 202-657-4613
claiming to be the social sec. admin.
Asking for money , DEMANDING MONEY.
STOP THE FRAUD!!!! NOW.
Thanks for letting us know, Stuart. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Just received a call from ph.#: 866-772-6325 w/ a recorded message saying that there was an arrest warrant out in my name from SSA. At the end of the recording it was stated to speak w/ an agent press 1. I did not do so. Just an FYI.
Hi, Richard. Thanks for checking in with us. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I have been received phone calls from numbers 18000669853 and 18002209580, originated in California and claiming to be from SSA Administration. I didn’t answer but they left a Message identifying themselves as SSA Administration, saying that my SSA number has been blocked because suspicious activity and asking me to press #1 if I want to speak with a SSA representative.
I erased the messages but kept the phone numbers.
The most recent calls were yesterday Oct 2, 2019 and today Oct 3, 2019. The person speaking in both messages was the same woman speaking in English but with a very strong accent.
Hi, Hugo. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. Thanks, again.
Hi I just received a phone call that my social security number was gonna be suspended if I don’t call back is this some kind of scam did not mention my name or any personal info
Thanks for checking in with us, Kelly. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Calls coming from 704-703-9848 and 443-219-0660 are bogus calls claiming to be Social Security. Claiming that your SS# has been hijacked and has criminal fraudulent activity attached to it. They are threatening.
Hi, MK. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I get calls daily claiming to be from SSA about my benefits are in jedardy! I will cut off! I never answer! Today I called back! I could hear in the background it sounded like a scammer headquarters!
This is the #+15302036655
I hope u can do something!
Hi, Mike. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Had message on my cell phone that my Social Security benefits had been suspended and to call 916-407-1481. It was a recorded message. I assumed it was a scam and did not return the call. Just reporting for your information only.
Hi Linda. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
how do I know what day to expect my check every month thanks Mike Reid
Hi, Mike. In May 1997, SSA started delivering Social Security on the 3rd of the month and on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month. The three new payment dates are assigned based on the beneficiary’s day of birth. Beneficiaries entitled to Social Security benefits prior to May 1997 continue to receive their benefits on the 3rd of each month. For future pay dates, you may find our Schedule of Social Security Payments useful. Thanks!
It is obvious that Congress needs to do something, now about these calls, They make them because they steal lots and lots of money. The people that believe are from other countries and think a phone call from a government entity has to be followed and people who are falling into dementia, of various types, and people who can’t or don’t read. It may help to run announcements on television and chase some of the callers down, like on 60 minutes.
Hi, Mel. Thanks for your concern. We are informing the public about these calls through TV and radio commercials, our website, our toll free number, as well as our Social Media sites. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I have received fraudulent , phone calls . the number from the call 1 701 997-0391. They left a message. when i try to call them back no one would pick the phone up.
Thanks for letting us know, Robert. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. Thanks, again.
I have been on social security since i was 22. Im 53 now. I have not gotten as far in life as i like..i would like a lot more out of life. Im thinking about taking a couple of online college courses. Im thinking about majoring in business administration. I do not know yet what i want to specify in but will choose when the time comes. I am also going to be looking for part time work in the spring. Social security does not pay what money i want. So im going to divert around it.
I received a voicemail on both 3 & 4 Oct that my SS number was suspended by the Federal Crime & Investigation Department with a call-back # 224-877-8093. I was surprised that the number was the same both days. ,,, Of course I did not call the scammer back!
Thanks for letting us know, Dennis. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I received a phone call which was a rerecorded message
that said my ss number had been used fraudulently and I need to call back this number as soon as possible. The number is 1(610)844-0358 Allentown, PA
Got a call from 315 257 2373
recorded message saying I have a judgement on my soical security number?
Why don’t you ask for the scammer phone numbers they are calling from so you can have your fraud research team track the numbers?
Here are just a few I got today and it’s only 2:30pm
(417) 582-7074. (2) From Ozark Missouri
(954) 388-3345. Florida
806-792-5413
806-401-5033
2 calls today claiming to be social security
Received a call that my social security number was hacked and to call 850-359-5062 before they take legal action!
I’m guessing it’s a scam.
Jerry Nestos
jnestos@yahoo.com
Received a call that my social security number was hacked and to call 850-359-5062 before they take legal action!
I’m guessing it’s a scam.
I have been receiving calls from 800-688-4745. The automated message left is that there is a new way to connect with the Social Security Administration office. They advise you to call the number and press # _ when you call back. Then it states, that if they do not hear from me, my social will be blocked permanently.
Hi Isabel. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 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.
I keep getting calls from someone claiming to be from Social Security Administration saying my social security number is going to be suspended due to fraudulent activity. I just hang up and block the number, but I keep getting these calls. What can I do?
Hi Carrie. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 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.
I received a call today from someone claiming my ss number had been deleted and wanted me to talk to a social officer. They called me from 1-254-797-4022
Thanks for letting us know, Michael. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I just got a phone call saying that if I didn’t call back and respond then I would be penalize by SSA for this and they told me to call back right away and the number was 202 380 9658. I know this is a Washington DC area code
Hi, Christopher. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I need a Letter of budget
Hi, Opal. If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter by setting up a personal my Social Security account online. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Facebook community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call after later in the day. We hope this helps.
I received a call from number 814-419-3256 starting that that legal actions were going to be started against me due to fraudulent actions on my social security number. I wanted to make sure and see if this was a scam or if it is real
Hi, Alexandra. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
We have gotten three recorded calls in the last two days claiming that our number is being used in south Texas.
Thanks for checking in with us, Rick. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Got a call from 2812413100 this morning western time. I realized it’s a scam that’s why am reporting this number.
Hope you can do something about this scammers. Publications and communications helps but a lot of senior citizens are not aware of this and they get scammed.
Is there a way the FBI or another government agencies can act on this? It may not be eradicated completely but at least reading that something being done or measures implemented to protect senior citizens would be of great help.
Thank you.
Hi Olivia. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 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.
Hi Olivia. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I RECEIVED A CALL TODAY AND A VOICE MAIL WAS LEFT ON MY CELL PHONE. The transcription reads as follows: “cancelled until further clearance. In case you feel this is due to an error you may connect with legal Self social Security administration. In order to connect with a Social Security administration officer, Press one now. In case we did not hear from you, your social will be blocked permanently. To connect with the officer now press one and you will automatically be connected with the concern departments. We did not receive any input. Dear citizen. In order to speak with Social Security personal regarding your Social Security press one and this automated system will then connect you with the officials. Press one now to connect.
Hi CBThom. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Just received a message from you saying need to call this number#618-615-4259 or716-422-3027 immediately. I’m contacting you to see if this is a scam.
Hi Marie. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I’m getting calls saying my Social Security # has been suspended. And for me to return call to straighten it out. Also I got a call stating that my SS is going to be attached for some sort of suit and to call to straighten it out before this happens.
I thought SS never calls and will send a letter first. What is the best way to deal with this. Thank You
Hi John. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I got 3 calls from “social security” this morning.
The number they were calling from is 707 343 9567. Please get rid of them if you can. Very annoying, the first call was at 7am.
Thanks,
Bambi Bryant
760 449 6959
Hi Bambi. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
My problem is that I am actually *waiting* for a call from the SSA in regard to SSI benefits (I recently won my medical appeal), and I got a call from 219-209-3474 claiming that this was their final attempt to get in touch with me. I called them back, but instead of giving THEM information, I *asked* for my information–because Social Security should know SOMETHING about me if they’re calling my registered phone number, right? And some guy with a foreign accent spouted off an address that’s almost 20 years old–something ANYONE could Google. Since I have an open case and I have received recent correspondence, I *know* that you guys have my *current* address.
But I am still frightened to death that I might have made a mistake and hung up on the Real SSA. 🙁
Hi Brandy. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I received a call about 15 minutes ago from the ‘Social Security Administration’ claiming there had been fraudulent activity on my number. The first thing they asked me for was my ssno and birthdate. When I said no way, they hung up. The phone number was: 1 410 883 0997.
Hi Martin. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I’ve been getting phone calls that my SSI account is involved in a criminal investigation. The phone number they call from is 330-481-5770.
Hi Kenneth. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Called 10/9/2019 from 214-874-2875 saying to be SSA. Was hung up on and couldn’t get anyone to answer when calling back. Very suspicious
Hi Jason. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
This number keeps calling me and says they are cancelling my social security number. I know it is a scam, but thought I would leave you their number. They have tried three times today. 800-953-0621
Hi William. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
i have received 22 calls in the last three hours from an area code in Torrence, CA claiming to be the SSN Administration.
Hi Yvonne. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Someone valled me by the name of robert wilson saying my social security number was gonna be suspended because of criminal activity so i need to lnow if this is a scam
Hi Tammy. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 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.
someone called saying ther ewas suspixioua CTIVITY W MY NUMBER..THEN I COMEON HERE and it sad i already have a my account set yp? i dont recall setting up anything of the sort..what do i do/
I just received a call from 346-060-5260 saying that my social security number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity. I feel that this is a fraudulent call and wanted to report it.
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
in the past two days i keep getting phone calls saying that some one is trying to reach me and it is very important i call them back. something about my card and crime. the number they want me to call is: 1-276-622-3702. they have been calling me since 10-4-2019. i have not returned their call. am i being scammed? thank you.
Hi LaDonna. Thank you for checking in with us. Keep in mind we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
I was contacted regarding use of my SS number fraudulently and he leftt thisnumber to call 747 282 1142
Is this a valid ss number?
ly
Hi, Ellen. Thank you for checking in with us. We’re sorry, but we do not have a list of all of the possible phone numbers that Social Security uses. What we can tell you is that we do not usually make random calls. If someone calls you saying that they are from Social Security, do not give them your personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General 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.
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Have gotten numerous calls today from Islip, NY
6314812390. I also got one earlier from California, but deleted it already. They all leave a voicemail stating to call the Social Security at the number they called from. I assume the are a scam. I’ve gotten about 8 today.
Hi Tracy. Thank you for checking in with us. What we can tell you is that we do not usually make random calls. If someone calls you saying that they are from Social Security, do not give them your personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General 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.
I have received numerous phone calls in the last 2 days informing me that my SSN has been closed due to fraudulent activity and that I need to speak to the police officer in charge. 1 call was received on my Onstar (which no one has this number) and a couple from from Texas 469-859-2824, 469-955-0186 and 469-964-1818. I have blocked all of them since I assume they are scams.
Hi Cheryl. Thank you for checking in with us. Keep in mind we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
I have received these calls and calls from the irs last week was so social security! Get a phone locker I am so tired of robo calls even with a Do Not Call number between them and time share I am so tired of these people not honoring a Do not call number!
Hi my name steve persaud and I am on social security disability began 11/2003 and workers compensation benefits began 8/17/2000.
(1) I received from Social Security Disability Award Letter Dated July 2,2007.
(2) Social Security letter dated 9/18/2007 and the letter stated that I would receive a check after repaid SSI $5,310.00 amount of $36,6008.00 I did receive a check in my account.
(3) on 2/13/2016 I received a Overpaid notice stated that we plan to reduce my monthly benefits to $564.00 monthly because I received workers compensation payments from 11/2003 to 9/13/2011 at rate $400.00 per week and the total amount of $108,400.00 in payments.
(5) overpaid letter dated March 23,2016 letter stated that we paid you $58,4006.00 for November 2003 through February 2016 we should paid you $40,539.00 we paid you $17,867.00 more then you due.
I requested copies of checks from NYSIF and SSA for years 2011-12-12-13-14-15–2016.
(6) I filed a complaint with office of fraud inspector general (OIG). I received response letter dated July 13,2016 from Social Security Rego Park Office District Manganer Mr Samuel Rivera in his letter he stated that we will mail you a detailed of the $17,867.00 explanation of your overpayment. Until then you will continue to receive your full benefit.
(8) on 11/27/2017 Social Security Manager Ms Clark how provided me with copies of my SSA-1099 benefit statement for year 2007, showing a total benefit paid $45,623.00 for year 11/2003 to 2007, and WC offset is $3,970.00 after is $41,653.00.
For 2008 the total benefit is $16,366.00 and WC offset $3,970.00.
For 2009 the total benefit paid $14,388 and WC offset is $1,270.
For 210 the total benefit paid is $13,239 and WC offset is $123.00.
For 2011 the total benefit paid $14,367 and WC offset is 1,254.00.
And Ms Clark said I don’t owe any money to social security administration.
I received a letter dated 11/20/2018 from SSA and the letter stated that we are writing to you about a change in your payment amount shows we will withholding overpaid Social Security Benefits paid to you from 12/2018 through March 2020. Since then I have no money to live on and medication for back pain and blood pressure pills and diabetes pills.
Please tell SSA to stop committing fraud. And please stop injustice and please stop discrimination against people with disability.
Please reply to my email thank you
Hi Steve. Thank you for your inquiry, and we are sorry to hear about your difficulties. For your security, we do not have access to personal information in this forum. Please call our toll free number, at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and ask to speak with a representative about to discuss this matter. Or, you may also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Hello, I received a call yesterday from 1-410-754-1520 stating that the ssa is suing me regarding fraudulent use of my ss# and that there is a arrest warrant out for me and to speak to a agent to press # 1 ,luckily it was a voicemail that the lady had left so I never spoke with anyone…
Hi, Lupe. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Got a fraud call today from 316-453-1410 and was a recorded message that they were calling from Social security and about a problem with my social security. I called the number back and Indian man answered the phone saying that I have reached Social Security office and he can help me about the fraud with my social security. This number should be investigated and the people arrested
Hi, San. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Just one day after visiting the https://www.ssa.gov site (first time in over a year), I was called via 800 542-2657 where a robo message stated that my SS# had been suspended.. I therefore conclude that the Government web site is where the information is being skimmed to obtain relationship between interested folks and their phone numbers. Better check your security SSA..
Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I’ve had two phone calls in two days purporting to be from Social Security. Paraphrasing: “Hello this call is from the Social Security Legal Department. Your Social Security number has been suspended. We have observed suspicious activity . . . ”
The calls apparently originated from these numbers:
512-091-2705
866-696-5706
Hi. Thank you for checking in with us. Keep in mind we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams here. We hope this helps.
Receiving scam SS calls almost daily, and now multiple times so fast today 10/18/2019. I even stayed on the line the first call yelling at them. The guy said in broken English, this is not a scam. I hung up. Blocked the number, same one called within the hour of last one 1800 855 594 3642. Last week same thing, I yelled at the woman she had an English sounding voice. That number 1979 884 4272. I don’t want to fill out a form online giving my info. I don’t feel I can trust anything. Wish we were able to speak directly to a person, not a recording. What else can we do to stop them? How do we find out if we in fact are having issues with SS if we can’t speak to someone directly??! Thanks
Thanks for checking in with us, Janet. We are informing the public about these calls through TV and radio commercials, our website, our toll free number, as well as our Social Media sites. You can report suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. You can also contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213 to see whether we really need any information from you. We hope this helps.
I have been getting calls saying my social security number has been used in south Texas. I live in Tennessee. I hung up on them.
I just got same call at my work number. I hung up as well. I’m in California.
Hi Lizabeth. Thanks for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Received robo-call today from 855-913-0742 implying I had done something wrong and may be investigated or arrested. The message urged me to call the same number to speak to a federal agent. I hung up, blocked the number, and then submitted a report of the incident to the SSA IG whose online address is available by a link elsewhere in the blog posts.
Received a phone call from 207-591-9147. Automated voice message said my social security number was suspended and to call the above number
Hi Gustavo. Thanks for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
I keep getting calls yesterday 10-29-19 5x times till I blocked the call, Claiming from Federal Crime Investigations about my Social Security Number. Now today 10-30-19 same message different phone number… phone 10-29-19 was New York 347-379-1626 .. Number from call 10-30-19 from New York 347-293-0799 .. I just keep hanging up on the calls .
Hi DC. Thanks for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Spam call from fraud ssa office by the number 430-202-4421, saying that my ssi will be hold. I am reporting
Hi Kee. Thanks for letting us know about these calls. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Received 3 calls today from an Officer Amanda Barnes with SSA. Saying my Ss# was being used on the southern border. To press 1 to speak to an agent
800-682-2142 & 800-579-3883
Thanks for letting us know, Chloe. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. We hope this helps.
Two scam numbers today (robocall, broken English, ‘talk to an agent immediately or your benefits will be cancelled’ version):
800-429-0231
800-190-0163
Thanks for letting us know, Ron. 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.
Had a message on my cell from 855-551-0720 similar to Dave’s message above. The web site NoMoRobo already has the text online and ID’s as a scan.
Hi John. 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.
I just received a call from someone saying they were from social security and that my social security number had been suspended…I called the number back and they asked me to enter a pin number.
Hi Dorothy. 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.
I received 3 calls today and they left an automated message on my answering machine. They claimed there had been criminal activity with my social security and to call them back before it was taken to court. The number was a Columbus Ohio # 614-398-4970. Scam ?
Hi, Pricilla. 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 Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Dear SSA, wouldn’t it be more appropriate and soothing to tell consumers of the number of prosecutions undertaken, in progress, and convictions obtained by SSA? Might also deter the bad actors.
I had a missed call from tel#+16822358269
I called back and a woman with an accent answered, I didn’t quite understood her but she did say SSD, then I asked her why they called me and asked her name and she hang up, i called again and i got a man with an accent i explained the situation and he if they didn’t leave a message then it would be fine, I asked his name he said “John Webster”. I told him that I don’t think SSD calls people then he said something I didn’t quite understood due to his accent. I asked to provide their address and he said, “400 Dr East County apt 24, zip code 78759”.
Fraud and scam?
Hi Elie. 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.
I got a recorded call today from 817-375-8430 saying that my SSN had been used fraudulently south of the border and to press one for an officer. I hung up.
I just got the call again, this time from 726-293-0829
Hi Janet. 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.
I just received a call from “Social Security Administration” at 18006078910. I didn’t answer and they left a voicemail saying the “Federal crime and investigation department” needed to talk to me asap. They wanted me to call that number back. Sounded fishy to me. My SSA check is due; should I be worried?
Hi Eugenia. 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.
Just receive a call from +1 800 921 1486 with a recording stating that my ssn will be cancelled and all benefits will be over due to suspicious activity, never went with the agent and was on muted mic.
Hi Pablo. 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.
I just recieved a call stating that my social security will be canceled because there is legal actions against me, the phone number is (623) 471-6959
Hi Kristina. 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.
some called from 410-965-1234 to continue my claim
Is this a valid number?
Hi Pascal. 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.
Received a call from 908-223-5485 & 972-237-8790 saying that a warrent was issued and all my accounts have been frozen for an incident in Texas. I have never been to Texas. The person claims to be a police officer for the SSA by the name of Seth Cooper, badge # 131248. Is this a scam?
Hi Carol. 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.
I have received at least 4 phone calls within about 2-2.5 hours this morning. All from 516-224-7792. I do not answer these calls, because I do not know the number. I have tried in vain to determine if this is a real number for the social security administration. Each time a pre-recorded (very robocall sounding) message. Essentially saying that they have been trying to get in touch with me. Please call the SSA at the following number as soon as possible. I’ve gone as far as blocking the number after the second call but am STILL getting voicemail. No clue as to what it is about because I’m not calling back a number that I don’t know, cannot verify, is no one that I know and it so generic. I call SCAM on this one.
Hi. 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.
I received a call from 706-503-1752 claiming I have federal charges pending against me via my ssn. As far as I know I haven’t received any correspondence. They’re wanting to send an officer out to the house in the morning to retrieve my old ss card and issue a new one. Is this a scam?
Hi Jennifer. 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.
I just got this call:
“Kindly press one. I repeat press one to know about your legal case. This call is from the legal department of social security administration. Your social security number has been suspended and we have filed a case under your name. So before this matter goes to federal Claims Court Court house for you to get arrested. Kindly press one I repeat press one.”
From 239-273-1073.
Scam.
Hi Sam. 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.
I was called from 1-800-307-4935.
Pre-recorded message said: My Social Security number (SSN) has been suspended because of suspicious activity.
Kindly press one I repeat press one.
SCAMMERS.
Hi Claire. 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.
I just submitted a suspected fraud form to the OIG.SSA.GOV regarding a voicemail that was left on my phone this morning. Fortunately because it was recorded I was able to quote back verbatim everything that the male robocaller stated. And you can TELL it’s a fraud with this group of clowns cuz they don’t even have the right syntax: “Press one to connect your call to SS officer.” Uh…how bout to THE S S officer, or AN
S S officer…dummies! And right off the recording started in MIDSENTENCE. Now that’s always a nice professional touch. At the bottom of the form I submitted I just had to tell them that I had REALLY wanted to “press the number one to be connected with SS officer” cuz it would’ve been a lotta fun to give them the “BIZNEZZ!” Something like:
“Hewwwoo? Wha? Wwhheeere AARRE you?! No. Noo body heeer by thaaat name. No. But mmyyy mAAAHHMy izz sleepin right ooohver THERE!”
Now wouldn’t that have been a lotta fun…😁 !
I just receive an automated voice message from 614-812-5142 telling me to call the Social Security Administration at the 614-812-5142 number. I believe this to be a scam as I am unable to find this number as associated with SSA when I google it.
Hi, Kathy. 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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