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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Theresa H.
This is the second time I have received a phone call that my social security number has been blocked because someone is using it The call comes from 800 001915
A.C.
Hi, Theresa. 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!
John F.
Today I tried to log into myssaaccount for the first time in awhile. But after the first attempt, I received a message that since I tried to log in 3 times and failed my account was suspended. But I didn’t try to log in for 3 times. I did after this first attempt but i got the same message. I don’t know if someone else was trying to log in with my information. When I try to create a new id and password I can’t do it. I get a message that says my information is already there. Can you help me get back the ability to get into my account.
helen h.
received calls from persons saying they were from ssa and in Texas my ss has been used. I hung up but told them I was going to report them as fraud.
Jon R.
I received a call from an individual identified as Mike Wilson and he indicated that my wife, Judy M Hobbs social security number is being used by someone else and if I would give him her number he would investigate and report to me what is happening. I told him I would not give him the number and he indicated that the police may be showing up at my door to arrest my wife. I told him I would take care of that when it happened and hung up. I don’t believe that SSA would operate like this individual was operating.
A.C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Jon. 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. Thanks, again.
Frank J.
I received a cell phone call from 855-659-6962 at about 11.:30 today. The person said they were from the Social Security Administration and that they had received reports of fraudulent activity on my social security number. They asked if I had reported the activity to the police. I told them no. However, the call didn’t seem right, so I am reporting it. I have recently been notified of attempts to get credit cards in my name. I have put a freeze on my credit reports.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Frank. 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.
Roger M.
I have gotten 7 calls on my cell phone saying there is an active case. “to hear more info, dial one now”
A.C.
Hi, Roger. 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. Thanks, again.
Thomas H.
Received 7 phone calls within an hour saying my ssn has been suspended.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Thomas. 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.
Jacqueline Y.
I have received 4 phone calls, from different phone numbers, stating that there has been suspecious activity on my SSA number. They requested that I call them. I called the local SSA number and it stated that if I had received phone calls that I thought might be fraud, regarding my SSA number to call 1-800-269-0271, but when I called there was over 1 & 1/2 hours to wait, so I am reporting it this way. These are the phone numbers: Louis Vuitton 201-223-0180 on July 16; Toll Free 888-347-9317; & unknown numbers 201-633-1608 — 801-609-6924. All on the 16th but the last one on the 17th.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Jacqueline. Suspicious calls can reported to the Office of the Inspector General online as well. 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.
James H.
My name is James Hays, I reside at 220 Regency LN SW, Calhoun GA. My phone number is 706 263 3160. I was called on 7/18/19, a recording stated that my SS benefits were in the process of having legal action taken (implied something like a lien). I was ten transferred to a person who answered “Hello, Social Security Administration”. I hung up. A few minutes latter I called back and a person answered in the same way. This was scam. Their telephone number is 818 531 3971.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, James. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks, again.
Arlene P.
I receive about 4 calls each day saying my SS has had fraudulent activities. I hang up immediately and block the caller. Since am ill with several medical tests I wait for doctors to call. All calls are from 800 numbers but with area codes familiar to me. How do I stop these calls?
L.A.
Hi Arlene. 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