Submitting Fraud Allegations to the OIG
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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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Shelley S.
I received a robocall today saying they were from the SSA and that I should return their call, with my criminal attorney at (833) 265-5140. I have only just recently filed for social security benefits, and have not begun receiving them yet. Concerned that this might be a scam.
L.A.
Hi Shelly. 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. If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). In addition, you can order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union). To order your credit report go to http://www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228. For more information, check out our publication, Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number. We hope this helps
Eileen L.
Received 3 phone calls stating I need to call 410-394-8141, as soon as possible concerning my benefits. I was not aware the SSA made phone calls, that ifthere wasa problem I would receive a letter
L.A.
Patricia, 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. If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). We hope this helps.
Jennifer
I had a message from someone claiming to be from Social Security stating my SS# has been suspended due to suspicious activity. I did not return their call but rather called Social Security Administration and was told to report the incident here.
Lottie S.
I just wanted to report that I got a call saying that my social security number was going to be suspended and that I should call 469-296-6020 to prevent that from happening.
J.Y.
Hi Lottie. 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. If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). We hope this helps.
William E.
I rec’d a call from 210-610-5445 Gilmore, Tx. A officer named David Parker; badge AR 7019 called and stated that someone gained access to my Social Security and committed fraud. He kept asking for my ssn and I refused to give to him. Can you please let me know that if this is legit or not.
J.Y.
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. If you suspect someone is using your Social Security number, you should go to http://www.idtheft.gov and report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). We hope this helps.
Karen C.
We have been getting phone calls from some one stating they are the Social Security Administration and we need to talk to them because our SS# is being fraudulently used. We need to press “1” and do something I am afraid it is a scam. Can you tell me if this type calls are being made to other people?
Dorothy R.
I received a phone call 7/17/2019 @4:05pm. Telling me my benefits had been suspended due to fraudulent activity on my account. They wanted my name and ss#.
I asked for his name and badge number, the reply was sort of muffled. I refused to give it to him and he said oh, I can’t help you without it, I only need the last 4. I refused and was disconnected. Just wanted to report this to you.
The caller ID said US Government, phone number was 866-931-7875
FRANK N.
I, FRANK NELSON, RECEIVED A CELL PHONE CALL IN MORNING AT 09:56, WED. JULY 17, 2019. THE NUMBER WAS CALLED FROM (800)-269-0271. I KNEW IT WAS A FRAUD, SO I AM REPORT IT. HE SAID THERE WAS SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY, I HUNT UP, THEN CALLED BACK & THE CALL WOULD NOT GO THRU. SO, I REPORT ON- LINE AS DIRECTED. THANK YOU…
Franklin D.
I keep getting repeated phone calls from phone #410-390-4141 claiming to be from the SSA wanting me to verify my name and SS#. This happens many times a day. I have refused to give them any information. Probably a spoofed # but it shows to be from OCEAN CITY, MD.
A.C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Franklin. 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.
Bonny C.
It’s 12:52, Arizona time, and I have already received FOUR robo scam calls saying my Social Security number has been suspended. The numbers on my caller ID are all one number short, but they are: 1-800-192683, 1-800-229053, 1-800-939129, 1-800-801322
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Bonny. 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.