Social Security and OIG Establish New Anti-Fraud Units
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Social Security has zero tolerance for fraud; we are committed to detecting and preventing it. Our agency is diligent and proactive when it comes to protecting the information entrusted to us.
Since 1997, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General has worked with other divisions within Social Security to establish the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Program. The CDI Program helps us identify, investigate, and prevent Social Security disability fraud before benefits are ever paid. CDI Units assist disability examiners in making informed decisions, ensure payment accuracy, and generate significant taxpayer savings, for both federal and state programs.
In 22 years, the program has grown to 46 units covering 40 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. We have opened several units in the last few years as we work together to provide CDI coverage to all 50 states by 2022.
This week, we are proud to announce the expansion of this successful anti-fraud initiative. Three new statewide offices recently in Bismarck, North Dakota; Boise, Idaho; and Helena, Montana. In addition, the Puerto Rico office has expanded its investigative scope to include cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Since 1997, the CDI Program has contributed $4 billion in projected savings to Social Security’s programs, and $3 billion in projected savings to other federal and state programs.
Learn more about our CDI Program by visiting Social Security’s anti-fraud website.
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Bruce C.
Who is OIG?
Office of Inspector General?
L.A.
Hi Bruce. Yes, the acronym “OIG” stands for the Office of the Inspector General. The OIG is directly responsible for meeting the statutory mission of the Social Security Administration of promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of Social Security programs and operations and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in such programs and operations. We hope this helps.
Randolph R.
Post the phone numbers andcwebsites for reporting FRAUD
L.A.
Hi Randolph. 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.
Diane K.
We have received two phone calls stating they are from Social Security. One said they are stopping payment and the second stated someone is fraudulently using our social security. We did not respond to these calls and hung up. They used a different number each time they called. I didn ‘t know what to do but thought I should report it.
L.A.
Hi Diane. 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.
Tammy
My identity was stolen I would say about 4 years ago someone close to me allowed it to happen my life is ruined I don’t believe anything I get on my emails because I don’t know who to believe it’s hard to get somebody to listen to you finally finally things are getting heard it’s a relief it’s still a long way to go but I’m very hopeful
Joan B.
I keep getting phone calls from someone that I feel are trying to scam me!! They even left a mobile number for me to call. I keep telling myself not to call I hope I’m doing the right thing.
L.A.
Hi Joan. 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.
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Do you real;ly care?
Kathryn Y.
I had a phone call from 1(210) 625-5297 This call came from San Antonio, TX September 18,2019. The message left was for me to call the number listed above.
The message stated that I need to call them back right away or I would be charged with fraud. That the incident involve and accident that there was blood all over in the vehicle due to the death of a victim. That I would end up in jail and charge with fraud along with murder charges. These people claimed to be Social Security representatives being asked to identify the Killer by matching blood type to the social Security number to ID the victim. These people had all the information on me as to Name, DOB,Address, my Cell phone number. They demanded for me to give them my Social Security number. I told them if they work for Social Security Number and they are sitting in front of the computer than they can key in the information to get my Social Security number. Then the man turned around and threaten me if I do not give them my Social Security number. I told them that I will follow my instincts and call the FBI on them. Then he hung up. I kept calling the same number over and over again and again asking to speak to this person that I was transferred to. I believe his name was Jeremy. Well they got tired of me calling they just stop answering the phones.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Kathryn. 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.
Phyllis S.
I have received same calls as are referenced by others
with threats of discontinuing my benefits and instructing
me to get in touch with them right away. I know this is
from scam artists and don’t answer and it goes to voice mail. It generally is in two call succession and not from the same voice. It’s tiresome. Please investigate and
get it stopped.
A.C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Phyllis. 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.