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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Nancy W.
On 11/18/2019 I received a call, on my cell phone, from
+1-956-750-7508 at 10:07 from Zapata, Tx advising me that my social security number has been involved in a crime. I did not answer this call & let it go to voice mail.
This exact thing happened about 2 months ago & when I called social security office, the lady I spoke with said no inquiries have been made to my social security number. I also contacted credit reporting agencies & was advised that no inquiries have been made.
L.A.
Hi Nancy. 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.
Katriena C.
Received call from 855-467-9990 at 1100 hours this morning 20 NOV 2019. Individual identified his self as a Social Security Officer: Sidd Hexper Badge # SSM 138421 Case # DC 91146; Warrant # 79-4861. He said that I was going to be arrested for money laundering & drug trafficing in TX. Also my bank accounts will be frozen. I hung up on the individual and called social security.
L.A.
Hi Katriene. 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.
carolyn s.
I have received several calls from someone that says my social security number is being used to launder money and import drugs.
A.C.
Hi, Carolyn. 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 helps.
Neal O.
We have received 12 phone calls represented as the Social security Administration this afternoon. The 2 numbers referred to are, 866-275-4123 and 844-399-0800. The message claims “notice of a crime against our social security number by the Federal Crime Investigation Unit”. Obviously a fraud.
L.A.
Hi Neal. 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.
patsy l.
got a call said they was social security they said they was from the social security office and someone was
using my social and they said that it was in Texas
they could take care of right now Richard Barrel case # 513748 Badge # 90304218 Phone # 800-775-7802
I told I would go to social security office in Georgia
he said he take care of it now then I ask him how
much was this going to cost no answer then again I ask how much its going to cost and he hung up the phone
L.A.
Hi Patsy. 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.
Joanne R.
Received a SCAM Call today at 4:30am . Call said they were SS and that I was under investigation and my SS was Suspended with the Federal Crime Identity Department. I was asked to call: 1-888 -273-3944. Reporting this call to Fraud Hotline
Joanne R.
Received a SCAM Call today at 4:30am . Call said they were SS and that I was under investigation and my SS was Suspended with the Federal Crime Identity Department. I was asked to call: 1-888 -273-3944. Reporting this call to Fraud Hotline
Thank You.
L.A.
Hi Joanne. 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.
CarolS S.
11/12/19
I received a phone call from a recorded voice telling me the reason I was receiving this call from Social Security was my social security number was being suspended due to fraudulent use. Hold on for the next associate. The connection ended after a few moments. I called the number that had showed on my phone (281-327-5970. It was not from social security but a general messaging center and I could leave a message. I hung up without leaving a message.
L.A.
Hi Carol. 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.
Arden J.
I have been receiving calls from 1-833-826-9782 stating that there is legal action on my ssn that I am to call back this number immediately….I have not called that number.
L.A.
Hi Arden. 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.
Lynn T.
I received a call with a recording stating that my SS had been compromised and I must call back immediately. The number is 386-309-2378. Please let me know if this is fraud or do I need to call this number.
Thank you,
L.A.
Hi Lynn. 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.