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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Feleke K.
This is my second one as I did not get the check that I was told to get it. First, I got a letter from the Social Security about the payment and I was asked to contact the SS if I have any question. I called couple times and finally the Social Security administrator in Baltimore asked me to start buying a Gift card for $1500.00 to ensure my social security number is the right one and told me that he will send the check for $54362.00. I bought the Gift card and texted him and I was told from the company that I lost it as somebody already used it. He finally transferred me to another guy in NY and that guy asked me to buy another Gift Card for $250.00 and was telling me that I will get it the check after I buy the card. I bought the Gift card and texted him too and I was expecting to get the check but did not get it yet. I have also lost that $250.00 Gift Card. And when I asked him why did not send the check, said that I have to pay tax. As I told him , I normally follow the law and do the tax as well. Asked him to send the check and the paper for the tax and how much it is and where to send it but he did not send me the check and the papers about how much is the tax and where to send it.
I first started the Gift Card in April and did the second one last month and yet did not get the check now. In our first conversation, I was told that I will get it soon, the check for $54362.00 buy did not get it. When I went to SS office in Silver Spring, they asked me to send you the message on line so that you can understand it. Hopefully you will understand what I said and will send me the check and the letter so that I can send the tax too, if needed.
Carole W.
I received a robo call today from someone claiming my social security number had been compromised and I was to press 1 to speak to someone or call the number she gave me. I hung up and am writing this note.. The number listed on my caller ID was 213-808-0591,
RANNA H.
I have received 2 calls one last week saying my .ss number had fraudulent activity and would be stopped. Second call today said my number has been suspended due to fraudulent activity. Call today from Connecticut 18609228191 and I can’t remember the first number I blocked both of them.
Margaret D.
I received a phone call from (281) 346-9396 on 8/19/19 5:12 pm Colorado Time. The caller said my Social Security had been compromised and I needed to contact them at another special number to keep myself safe.
I hung up the phone, and blocked the number. The only words I spoke was hello.
L.A.
Hi Margaret. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. 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 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.
Joyce H.
I received a call from VAN WV PHONE#304-2456-6713 on August 20, 2019, @9:02 AM stating that our social security benefits will be suspended if we do not rectify the problem then the situation falls on you. when I called back , he answered social security department, spoke with Officer John Cooper and informed him that I was going to report this number to the Office of the Inspector General ASAP, because I know SSA does not make phone calls only writes letters. he hung up.
L.A.
Hi Joyce. Thank you for letting us know about these calls. 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 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.
Earl W.
I was told on an text that the social security office was closing my account do to flagellant activities on my social security i want to know if this is true or not
my name is Earl W Chambers
patricia p.
I received phone call saying they were SS office and my SS number was used in Texas. they asked for verification on my ss number and I gave it to them. right away I know I made a mistake and hung up. What should I do now
barbara w.
rec’d a fraudulent phone call supposedly from SSA regarding my account the phone number (for me to call) was 315-514-3134. This was also the number used to reach me. Barbara Wade @ barbarafwade@aol.com or 734 259 9282.
Maria S.
received a call then voice message stating SSA found some suspicious activity and to press one for information. The number came in as unknown from 888-036-0951. I did not respond to the message.
Corrinne A.
I received telephone call today- person with an accent stated Social Security office and that I should contact them or y account would be closed. I clicked and got a person with poor English speaking . I advised that person that I would call my local office as my daughter in-law worked for them (that was a lie) and the person then hung up. I would never give anyone my information but would go to the local office.