Submitting Fraud Allegations to the OIG
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: September 24, 2018
The SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has determined that, due to a computer error, it did not receive any fraud allegations submitted through its online fraud-reporting form from 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
If you submitted an allegation during this time period, please re-submit your allegation online, or you may call the OIG’s fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271. Thank you.
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Andrew Cannarsa, OIG Communications Director
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Nancy V.
i was just contacted by a man who said he was from Social Security and that I was a victum of identity theft. He has my ss number and wanted me to remove mt money from my bank and go to a Target store on Lomas. I figured it was a scam and hung up. I did not answer his return calls. Do I need to do anything else?
V.V.
Hi Nancy: If the caller is claiming to be from Social Security—it is critical that you pay attention to the tone and content of the message from the caller. In some cases, the caller states that Social Security does not have all of your personal information, such as your Social Security number (SSN), on file. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the agency can increase your benefit payment, or they threaten that Social Security will terminate your benefits if they do not confirm your information. This appears to be a widespread issue, as reports have come from people across the country. These calls are not from Social Security.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from Social Security, we urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your SSN or bank account information. Never reveal personal data to a stranger who calls you, and never send the stranger money via wire transfer or gift cards.
Social Security employees will never threaten you for information; they will not state that you face potential arrest or other legal action if you fail to provide information or pay a fee. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. If you receive these calls, report the information to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at oig.ssa.gov/report.
Dennis W.
I received a phone call on my answering machine yesterday from someone calling from the SSA about a suspension against me or my wife from the Federal crime and Investigation department and to call them right away at 1-800-604-1241. they didn’t even say our names, just to call them right away. I did not thinking it was a scam
V.V.
Hi Dennis: If the caller is claiming to be from Social Security—it is critical that you pay attention to the tone and content of the message from the caller. In some cases, the caller states that Social Security does not have all of your personal information, such as your Social Security number (SSN), on file. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the agency can increase your benefit payment, or they threaten that Social Security will terminate your benefits if they do not confirm your information. This appears to be a widespread issue, as reports have come from people across the country. These calls are not from Social Security.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from Social Security, we urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your SSN or bank account information. Never reveal personal data to a stranger who calls you, and never send the stranger money via wire transfer or gift cards.
Social Security employees will never threaten you for information; they will not state that you face potential arrest or other legal action if you fail to provide information or pay a fee. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. If you receive these calls, report the information to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at oig.ssa.gov/report.
Barbara B.
Received call from 877-992-8903 and voice mail re fraudulent use of my SS # and a warrant issued for my arrest. I know that SSA would not call me but would send a letter re any problem. Sharing the phone # from my caller ID
V.V.
Hi Barbarra: If the caller is claiming to be from Social Security—it is critical that you pay attention to the tone and content of the message from the caller. In some cases, the caller states that Social Security does not have all of your personal information, such as your Social Security number (SSN), on file. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the agency can increase your benefit payment, or they threaten that Social Security will terminate your benefits if they do not confirm your information. This appears to be a widespread issue, as reports have come from people across the country. These calls are not from Social Security.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from Social Security, we urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your SSN or bank account information. Never reveal personal data to a stranger who calls you, and never send the stranger money via wire transfer or gift cards.
Social Security employees will never threaten you for information; they will not state that you face potential arrest or other legal action if you fail to provide information or pay a fee. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. If you receive these calls, report the information to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at oig.ssa.gov/report.
Donna T.
Received a phone call on 3/20 that my SS number had been compromised and my number would be destroyed. They started to give a number for me to call and I hung up. In this call I did not give any information.
J.Y.
Hi, Donna. Thanks for sharing this information. 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 find additional information here. We hope this helps.
Joy H.
i received a phone call on Wed March20,1920 from 430-8083481 telling me to call immediately that the law enforcement was going to suspend my social security number,for me to contact them immediately!
A.C.
Hi, Joy. Thanks for letting us know. 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 find additional information here. We hope this helps.
robert p.
recived a call stating my social security number was under supenson
A.C.
Hi, Robert. 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 find additional information here. We hope this helps.
Judy S.
I received a call from a robo caller saying they were from the Legal Dept of SS and that there was a problem with my SS # and that it was being withdrawn from me, The # I received the call from was 866-964-6304. I did not answer it and when I went back I got a message from you and no info. was given to them.
A.C.
Hi, Judy. Thanks for checking in with us. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. You can find additional information here. We hope this helps.
Judy S.
I received a call at 2:59 on 3/20/19 saying it was from the Legal Dept. of Social Security and that my SS number was being withdrawn and that I should contact them immediately at 866-964-6304. I didn’t answer the phone and when I did I got the message from you to report it.
Edward F.
Received a call this morning 03-20-19 from someone stating they were with SSA and my Social Security # had be compromised as they found evidence of it in a car registered to me in Texas with drugs in it. This call came from 1-204-230-6145, I was interviewed by an Agent(?) then transferred to another for information on what to do. Agent Jacob Wamker SSA # 262655 Phone # 1-313-381-1800. I got suspicious when I was told to go to my bank withdraw my funds before they were closing the account and reissuing a new SS card. I was to give the money to 2 Federal agents who would be at my place at 4:30pm today. I was to go into the bank and with draw the funds while he stayed on the line to listen. That is when I hung up, he tried to call back 5 times.
Debra M.
I received a call from 469-656-6039 Allen Tx. today about my S.S. retirement application is this a legitament S.S. person or a fraud ?
A.C.
Hi, Debra. 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. Instead, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213 to see whether we really need any information from you. You can find additional information here. We hope this helps.