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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Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Patricia P.
Just received a call stating that they were going to arrest me. call came from 916 246 9239a
L.A.
Hi Patricia. Thank you for letting us know. Keep in mind that we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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. We hope this helps.
Dorene H.
469-250-3036 is the number I received a phone call from stating there was suspicious activity regarding my SS# and I just hung up on them. The said they were the SSA, but I know they were lying.
L.A.
Hi Dorene. Thank you for letting us know. Keep in mind that we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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. We hope this helps.
Karen Z.
just received a call from someone saying they represented the Social Security Administration and there was suspicious activity on my account. i was asked to call 510 343 6717. No thank you!
L.A.
Hi, Karen. Thank you for checking in with us. Keep in mind that 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. We hope this helps.
Susan C.
I have received that same call at least 12 times today. I haven’t answered it. I just let it go to voicemail
These robocalls are not only fraudulent, they probably scare less logical older folks into calling them.
They are very annoying to boot!!
L.A.
Hi Susan. 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.
Rick C.
I received a call from a number purporting to be from Social Security office. The number was 1-888-778-1283. Even though I knew it was probably a fraudulent call I pressed 1 to hear their spiel. Wound up talking to someone who had an Eastern European accent, claimed to be based in Baltimore and was incredibly insulting. Not like Federal officials I have dealt with in the past. I told him he was a fraud, he accused me of being a fraud and I hung up. I hope SSN nails these people.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Rick. 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.
Beth
I became disabled in 2003. I had been married a yr. My husband did not work,soon after the marriage,as he hurt his back badly, and hawas in process of applying for disability .through an attorney. He had worked as plant supervisor for many yrz. I to,had to apply for disability shortly after. I starting receiving SSA retirement survivors and disability insurance in Jan of 2003, which monthly check was only a few dollars over $600 a month. (I left my husband,as was alot of issues) divorce finalized in 205. We weren’t married very ling,and no children involved.
MY question is ; Why would I be given retirement survivors and disability insurance ,for $600 a month, when the last statement I ever received in mail from social security stated that if I was to become disabled, I would receive 1″000 and some odd $ a month. (Was not married at that time either) I am confused as to why I was not given SSDI, with correct amt. I have tried to get it corrected,but social security didn’t, I guess, understand what I was trying to say,or ask. Now I am sick with my liver,and a broken neck, 7 1/2 screw,hangman break,,fractured skull,that won’t heal. Traumatic brain injury, from accident in 2005. I WAS TOTALLY CLUELESS UP TILL end of 2009,did not know I existed,and specialist told me that ppl with hemorghing in brain and place where head was fractured at high impact, NEVER know they are alive, but remain clueless
I GUESS A LONG STORY SHORT,HOW DO I GET MY social security corrected, so I receive the
type and amt I should be receiving.? I have a long ways to go yet,to be4 I can get back in the work force, with the impact the injurys have left ,and now sick with the liver again,after it was in remission for 19 yrs. Appreciate any help u have
thanks God bless you
L.A.
Hi Beth. Unfortunately, but for your security, we do not have access to personal information in this forum. In your situation, we recommend to continue working with your local Social Security office. You can also call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. We hope this helps.
J
I recently tried to report what I suspected to be an attempted scam call. After finding the phone number the call was answered with an opening saying that SSA was
aware of scam calls and gave me a new number to report such scams to. I called an listened to ALL of the different options on the telephone tree greetings and never learned of a place to report my scam call. I will not waste my time if (when) I get another call.
A.C.
Hi. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. Suspicious calls can be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. Additionally, you can report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Eric
I got the call from someone claiming to be from social security and that my ssn# had been compromised and that there was a warrant out for my arrest. Of course the “officer” had an Indian accent so there was the big red flag right there. I spoke to him with my very limited knowledge of Korean and then he hung up The number he called from or the number they spoofed was in Texas
(512) 424-9833 I tried to call back to play with them but thee number was not accepting incoming calls. They are so stupid
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Eric. 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.
Victor T.
Someone call from the number813 489 5612they said they was from social security i was going to be addressted i didnot call back
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Victor. 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.
Victress J.
I think it’s great that Social Security is watching out for fraud. Retirees and those on disability need to pay attention to any effort by outsiders who are trying to defraud them. Recently I had a chance to interact with an agent informing her that someone was trying to cause problems for myself. Gave her the phone numbers of the person[s] attempting this action. Haven’t heard from them since.