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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Katherine A.
Recently received two phone call saying if I don’t call back my social security will be legally blocking at 832-321-8923. I called and they couldn’t tell me way and hung up after saying I won’t gave them my social security number.
V.V.
Hi Katherine. Thank you for checking in with us. Unfortunately there are some Social Security impersonation schemes that we are warning citizens about.
You may report suspicious calls to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/report.
Charles B.
I had a business call me over the phone and tell me that they were part of the Social Security Administration and told me that my identity has been stolen and they wanted to verify my information starting with my Social Security and date of birth when I ask to talk to a higher representative manager or supervisor the immediately hung up the phone on me
V.V.
Hi Charles, thank you for checking in with us. 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
If you have questions about any communication — email, letter, text or phone call — that claims to be from SSA, please contact your local Social Security office, or call Social Security’s toll-free customer service number at 1-800-772-1213, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, to verify its legitimacy (TTY number at 1-800-325-0778). You may also report the information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/report.
Rhonda K.
I received a call from 281-931-1463 and 281-648-8775 stating that I have had fraudulent act using my social security number. What should I do?
V.V.
Hi Rhonda. Thank you for checking in with us. Unfortunately there are some Social Security impersonation schemes that we are warning citizens about.
You may report suspicious calls to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/report.
Elota A.
I get at least one or more calls daily saying that the SSA is suspending my SSN because of suspected fraud. I immediately hang up but they continue to call. The phone number it is coming from is 877-685-4238.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Elota. 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.
JAYNE M.
I RECEIVED A CALL (PHONE NUMBER I THINK WAS 866-752-0954) STATING MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WAS BEING BLOCKED DUE TO IRREGULARITIES AND THAT I SHOULD PRESS ONE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. I CANCELLED THE CALL AND ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT SOCIAL SECURITY AND WAS GIVEN YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND THIS ADDRESS. THE OFFICE WAS CLOSED FOR THE DAY SO I’M SENDING THIS MESSAGE.
Nick B.
I got a call just a few mins ago from
1 877 402 0808 and the lady I spoke with asked my name and I told her she said suspicious activity had been made with my social security number and she said they was going to suspend my ssn and hung up on me. I called at least 10 times but a recording says they are closed
A.C.
Hi, Nick. Thanks for letting us know. Keep in mind 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.
Jane W.
I received a call from a Richard Martin and SSA Agent stating that fraudulent activity has been found on my Social Security number. Please call this number 424-269-4567. it displayed California on my phone. I called local SSA office in Indiana and got this web info.
A.C.
Hi, Jane. 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.
Donald w.
I received a call from a man claiming to be officer Martin from the social security administration. He left his name and the following call back number:
234.249.5887. I suspect this to be a fraudulent call. He said there are illegal activities concerning my social security number.
A.C.
Hi, Donald. Keep in mind 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.
william s.
Just received a call from telephone number 464-205-1854 advising the suspension of my social security account by some government crime agency and advising me to call the number above. Did not call.
A.C.
Hi, William. 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.
beverly a.
I was called by a man claiming to be from the SSA his name was Matthew Watson, Badge # ss28101 in reference to case # DMC 9821that someone had used my information to rent a car that was used in narcotic activity. a officer would come to my house for me to prove that I was really myself and verify my SS#. his phone number showing on my caller ID was 800-541-6257. he started ask more question ie. live alone where I worked etc, I told him to send the officer I was
not giving him any information and hung up.