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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Lois P.
I received scam phone calls on my cell phone re: a warrant for my arrest and other allegations re: my ssi acct. The phone # they came from were 855-777-6729 and todays call came from 866-265-5445. My responce was to hang up. I hope no one falls for their scam.
L.A.
Hi Lois. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Frank C.
I received a phone call from phone number 678-355-8782 on Nov 08, 2019 at approx 11:55 AM. The caller identified themself as being from Social Security Administration and that I should call back at the above phone number and give them my case number which is CP94378. The phone call is recorded on my answering machine. I am aware that the SSA uses mail to initially notify someone to contact SSA. I did not return the call.
L.A.
Hi Frank. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Susan K.
In my opinion, it is VERY DIFFICULT TO REPORT FRAUDULENT CLAIMS TO YOUR OFFICE. Even now, after phone calls and a perusal of your site, I do not know how to post a report to you.
I called the 800-269-0271 #, and it directed me to a call back message to speak to someone. Approximately 55 minutes later, someone called back & suggested that I call that # again. I asked for the “key words” to get to the fraud report.
I decided to try this website…but can’t get any further. Yesterday, I received a local phone call 828-251-4077 with a call back number to Dallas, Texas, 469-458-7419. It identified the call from Social Security administration and was notifying me that they would have to suspend “your social.” This was “very time sensitive and urgent” and they’d have to hear back before “we proceed further with suspension of your social…”
L.A.
Hi Susan. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
blackwell b.
i need to speak to a person my #731 612 ****
L.A.
Hi Billy. Please call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. We also want to remind you not to post any personal information, such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, etc., in this forum. We hope this helps.
James N.
I am receiving phone calls that state the ssa is going to sue me for fraud and take me to court and I have no reason to understand why. I would like to know what I have done to deserve this.thank you
L.A.
Hi James. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Sandra h.
Receiving questionable phone calls about activity on my ssn
L.A.
Hi Sandra. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Dennis J.
I have received several messages on my phone from I don’t know where that tell me I must call a certain # because my SS# has been stolen and there is fraud being committed and if I don’t call I’ll get arrested. I am assuming this is a scam but want to know if I should be doing more?
A.C.
Hi, Dennis. Thanks for checking in with us. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this information helps.
Jeff K.
I want to report that in the last 2 days I have received 3 phone calls, 3 different numbers, with the same voice, stating that there has been some irregular activity on my social security. The phone numbers area;
1-800-281-7101
1-800-424-3208
1-800-294-0641
A.C.
Hi, Jeff. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Barry W.
I received a phone call saying that my social security number had been suspended because of criminal activity. The call back number they left was 325-268-5532. I am simply asking if this is legitimate or a hoax since I am 68 and drawing social security. I look forward to your response.
A.C.
Hi, Barry. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Anne D.
Received a call from a fraudulent person saying they are from social security from 1-979-399-4971.
I had just filled out a new social security card online and received this call almost immediately afterwards. I asked a few questions and they hung up on me. I called Social security and they told me to report it
L.A.
Hi Anne. Thanks for letting us know. Generally, we will only contact you if you have requested a call or have ongoing business with us. Recently, scams—misleading victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for Social Security number problems—have skyrocketed. Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money.
If you receive a suspicious call like this: 1) Hang up. 2) Do not provide personal information, money, or retail gift cards. 3) Report suspicious calls here. For more information on how to protect yourself, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.