Frauds & Scams

Submitting Fraud Allegations to the OIG

September 24, 2018 • By

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Last 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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Comments

  1. Ethel D.

    Received call from someone saying they were from SS. and my name and social have been associated with drug and human trafficking, car purchases, in Texas. Caller gave name as Shawn Marsh IR1868. he also gave me a case number #DC91752470. The call took place on October 18th.I am sorry to say the I gave this gentleman my name and social.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ethel. Thanks for letting us know. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General online. Thanks also for helping us fight fraud.

  2. Judith L.

    I have each and every single voicemail from these fraudulent calls saved and documented. How do I get them to you?

    • L.A.

      Hi Judith. Thank you for letting us know. Keep in mind that we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 online. We hope this helps.

  3. Rebecca

    I just received a phone call from Bellevue WA 425-643-9193. Claiming that my Social Security was being suspended and that an arrest warrant will be served.

    • L.A.

      Hi Rebecca. Thank you for letting us know. Keep in mind that we do not usually make random calls. If you or 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 online. We hope this helps.

  4. Krislyn L.

    I WANT TO KNOW WHATS OUR RIGHTS TO PROTECT OURSELVES AGAINST ANONYMOUS FALSE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST MIS USE OF SSI CHECK. WE PRIVE OUR SELFS. INISINT BUT CAN STILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND KEEP ON DOING IT. I FEEL THREATED WHY CANT I KNOW WHOS MAKING THESE ALLIGATIONS ???

  5. Jose S.

    was contacted by Officer D Morris , he provided his badge number 02840175 , however did not state his agency . We thought it might be a scam. He stated that someone in El Paso Texas had compromised and been using my wife’s SSI number. Accusing that the person was moving funds to South American Cartels. The Banks that he provided that had been used was Wells Fargo and Bank of America .

    • L.A.

      Hi Jose. Thanks for letting us know about these calls. 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 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.

  6. Mike

    I received an email saying I should contact S.Greene at 877-593-3955 ext.60096, saying they had a question about my SS application for benefits. Does SSA contact people by email? Is S. Greene an employee of SSA?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Mike. We’re sorry, but we do not have a list of all of the possible emails that Social Security uses. If someone emails you saying that they are from Social Security, do not give them your personal information. Instead, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213 to see whether we really need any information from you. We hope this helps.

  7. Donald &.

    My husband an i got a call about social security an fraud if we didn’t push one we were commiting a fraud we didn’t push one.

    • L.A.

      Hi Donald & Susan. 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 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.

  8. Margaret P.

    I received a phone call stating that it was the S.S.saying my S.S. would be stopped because of fraud.They gave me a phone # 6467019288 saying his name is Sam.He started asking me questions like my name,but he gave me Margaret A. instead of Margaret P. Could S.S.get in touch with me to help me.

    • 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 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.

  9. Hal D.

    Dear Sirs, Recently received a call at my home address stating that Imy social security number had been compromised and that the number was also suspended due to fraudulent activity under investigation in Texas. I gave them the last four of my social before I hung up finally realizing this was probably fraudulent. Am I or should be alarmed about getting my Identity stolen???

    • A.C.

      Hi, Hal. 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 online. You can also report these scams to the Federal Trade Commission through a site specific to Social Security scams, here. If you suspect identity theft, you should report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338). We hope this helps.

  10. Melvin L.

    I receive calls on group claiming to be a social security office, saying i used the card illegally and my.
    card will terminated unless i call them at 773 378 9101 They call several several times a with threats and leave word on my voice mail.Please shut them down.
    thanks

    • A.C.

      Thanks for checking in with us, Melvin. 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 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.

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