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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gary r.
I received a call from someone at 1-800-618/-4904 that stated they were from the ssa administration.They stated that my ss account has been frozen due to fraudulent activity and to press 1 to speak to a representative. I did press 1 and the Spanish speaking girl asked for my full name. At that time I asked her, how do I know that you are actually calling from ssa. She responded ” If you are going to waste my time just forget it asshole” and hung up.
Carolyn M.
Phone call messages reporting the SSA has fraudulent activity on my SSA number which may result in me losing my benefits and the taking of my bank account. One such message left in a foreign sounding voice, another left in a very American voice.
MARION K.
I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING PHONE CALLS FROM A JAMES RINGS- 210 750-8918 TELLING ME THAT MY SS AND MEDICAL COULD BE SUSPENDED BY THE FBI IF I DO NOT CONTACT THEM AT 210 750-8018.
I DID NOT PICK UP THE PHONE BUT LET THE MACHINE RECORD THE MESSAGE.
A.C.
Hi, Marion. Thanks for letting us know. 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Linda K.
I just received a call from “the SS dept” saying my SS# was suspended due to suspicious activity. They wanted my name and SS#. The man had a very heavy accent and i told him i wasn’t giving him any info but i would hang up and call the SS dept and find out what was going on. At that point he said “No, I’m the SS officer and my badge ” is”. I hung up before he could finish. The call came from this #
1800-993-4395 which is a fraudulent #. I attempted to call the SS fraud line and got a recording saying Thank you for calling Skytell and it hung up.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Linda. 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Concetta H.
I have received 3 calls on my landline phone today.
stating “from social security legal department stating a law suite against my ss account. wanted to protect said account against fraud.
Numbers came up as:
722-748-9632 (2) &635-930-1773.
followed by an 800-999-7954 speaking in a foreign language
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Concetta. 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Laura M.
I received a phone call today (9/26/19)
he message was: your S.S.B. are being suspended because of suspicious activity. Please call this number to speak to a representative. 1-866-708-3255
I tried to phone S.S.A. unfortunately it was closed and would not take a message.
A.C.
Thanks for checking in with us, Laura. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
loretta h.
i received a cell phone message that said they were from social security. The call was placed from
Blainsburg IA. I called the Peoria SS office to see if you even HAVE an office in Blainsburg IA. They said NO. The message said to call them back
at 515-325-0198. I have blocked that number on my phone and have not called the number given.
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Loretta. 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.
Cathy D.
I was caught in an “Apple” scheme that said my account was locked and could only be unlocked if I gave all my info. I have already cancelled credit cards but don’t know what to do about my Social Security info. I can not believe I was taken in on this scam!!!
A.C.
Hi, Cathy. We’re sorry to hear you’re having this problem. Victims of identity theft 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). To learn more about the steps individuals can take to prevent or resolve issues of identity theft, read our publication: “Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number”. We hope this helps.
Barbara P.
fraud number that called was from 1-800-697-7239
Barbara P.
I received a call telling me that my social security number has been seized and a sheriff would be coming to arrest me. I received the number from 1-800-697-7239
A.C.
Hi, Barbara. Thanks for checking in with us. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying 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 site specific to Social Security scams, here. We hope this helps.