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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Sandra B.
I WAS CALLED THIS EVENING AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS SSI AND MY SS CHEK HAD BEEN SUSPENDED. THE NUMBER THAT CALLED ME WAS 1-888-347-4323. IF YOU NEED TO SPEAK WITH ME MY CELL # IS *** **** *****. Thank you,
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.
Larry O.
Received a call from (866) 244 5257 at 15:45, 26 November, 2019.
Person claimed to be member of SSA and stated that I was a criminal and that police would come to my house to arrest me. I responded that I am not a criminal and that I do not believed that SSA does things in this manner. He replied that he would not listen to my b.s. and then disconnected.
He spoke with an Asian accent.
****** *********
*** *** *****
L.A.
Hi Larry. 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.
richard t.
the number was 607 224 3879 they called me on my cell
phone and said my identity was being used in texas.
and they asked me about my banking accounts.and how
much money i had in them.
L.A.
Hi Richard. 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.
Fiona A.
I received a phone call from this number 800-703-3792 about my Social Security. It said I would not be receiving my funds. First, I am not retired, second, I know Social Security will send a letter informing me of any changes. I am writing to let you know that I received a fraudulent call from these scammers. I called back the number and it said the number is no longer in use or has been changed.
L.A.
Hi Fiona. 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.
Donald M.
I am Donald Moore Edwards Jr and I received a phone call from what was believe to be the Social Security Administration stating I needed to talk with an agent immediately regarding a breech in my account. I did not give them any information and immediately hung up however I do have a phone number from which they called. 637-722-6812
L.A.
Hi Donald. 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.
Anita L.
I received a telephone call on 11/22/19 approx time 2:57 pm from 1-410-450-4122 claiming my Soc. Sec. was in jeopardy from illegal activity n to call them back…of course this is a scam therefore I am reporting it.
L.A.
Hi Anita. 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.
Delmar P.
I recieved a call to call back or Iwould be prosicutied about fraud use of bank accts. in my name and money laundering in s. texas.. iwas told to with draw all but $100 from my checking act, & call back Rick Miller @ 830/201/1274 W ID # DC8329 My bank recomended not to do this. I didn’t call Miller Back but he called me on my C ph which he asked for m no. which he apparently didn’t have. He asked who told me not to call him and I told him I’m telling you to go pound sand. He told me my S. S no would be canceled. i said will talk To S.S about that.He kept talking 7 i Told to get off my Ph. ou turkey.
L.A.
Hi Delmar. 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.
Jacqueline G.
I was advised to report to this site a call I received today regarding a threatened suspension of my socials because of suspicious activity IF I did not return a call to 410-863-3236. I did NOT return the call.
L.A.
Hi Jacqueline. 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.
Catherine A.
Getting repeated phone calls telling me that I’ve committed fraudulent crime and that I’m going to jail !! Someone needs to stop this problem!!!
L.A.
Hi Catherine. 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.
Pamela S.
My name is pamela smith and I have gotten two call about my social security that if I have to go to grand jury and they said that I would or arrested the numbers that they left is 1-310-579-2098 and 1-361-213-9063.
L.A.
Hi Pamela. 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.