Scam Awareness
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: August 19, 2021
Social Security is committed to protecting the information and resources entrusted to us, including your personal information and investment. However, scam artists might try to trick you into sharing your personal information or money. We’re here to help you identify and report these kinds of schemes.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has a new web page with tips on how to protect yourself from theft schemes, how to report scams, and recent fraud advisories. This is in response to an ongoing phone scheme, where individuals receive a call with a recorded message claiming to be from the OIG.
The message states the individual’s Social Security account, Social Security number, frand/or benefits are suspended, and that they should call a non-Social Security phone number to resolve the issue. When the individual calls this number, an unknown person pressures them into providing money or gift cards to resolve a fabricated issue, such as a warrant for the individuals’ arrest. Social Security does not solicit your personal information over the phone or by email, or request advance fees for services in the form of wire transfers or gift cards. If anyone pressures you to provide personal information or money over the phone, just hang up.
If you suspect fraud, report it to the OIG on their website or by calling the Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271.
For more than 80 years, Social Security has secured today and tomorrow by protecting what’s important to you. You can learn more about the tools we use to identify, prevent, and fight fraud here.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Luz Z.
I have been receiving calls from 1-800-911-8934 saying that my social security benefits will be cancelled due to fraud, right now I’m living in Puerto Rico but I received my benefits in 7804 Stanley Road lot 193 Powell, TN 37849.
Marie D.
Today I received 3 calls from supposedly from yh SS ADMINISTRATION.. The reference was to money laundering and freezing my accounts.. What the hell is going ln. Calls were from Phoenix Arizona. Phone # was 480 787 2320..
Ann C.
Hi, Marie. 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.
Layne M.
My husband has been getting calls all day from 510-112-7903 saying they are the social security dept. He hangs up immediately, but they call again. I am sure this is a burner phone, but please see what yu can do or tell us what to do.
Lorene. M.
lorenemerritt30@gmail.com
Me and my husband just received call saying social security number has been suspended due to suspicious. Activity
Was a recording 800-225-6128 was call back number and they call cell and call number was 858-722-4758
Ann C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Lorene. 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.
KathyL. C.
Someone called my home today stating they were Social Security from phone number (202)700-5084. They told me I wowed Social Security money? We have been warned in our local news this was happening and not to give out personal I formation.Thank You
Ann C.
Thanks for letting us know, Kathy. 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.
Betty
I got a pre recorded message from ssa the said I had to call to prevent fraudulent charges against me I called & they asked for my ss number when I told them no they hung up on me the number they gave me to call back on is 832-514-6189 & I still have the recorded message
Ann C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Betty. 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.
David B.
Have received multiple phone calls,all automated,telling me my Social Security Number is being unavailable,due to something suspicious,never saying what it is?
Ann C.
Thanks for checking in with us, David. 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.
Michelle M.
I received a call saying my ss# is bring used fr fraudulent activity, and to contact the social security administration.
Ann C.
Hi, Michelle. 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. You can find additional information here. We hope this helps.
Darius P.
I have received several suspicions phone calls, not only from here in the United States, but from other countries as well. Here’s a list of the numbers
202-614-5871 Washington DC
995 571 64 11 91 the country of Georgia
011 386 51 702 489 Slovenia
011 386 41 536 069 Slovenia
257 68 14 73 34 Burundi
Please investigate because I have ABSOLUTELY no connections with these locations
Vonda V.
Hi Darius. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. Unfortunately there are some Social Security impersonation schemes that we are warning citizens about. See our most recent blog post:
Inspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of
Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Number
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.
Karen J.
I recieved a call from 844-312-0656 claiming to be social security administration