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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Lynda M.
I received a call saying it was from Social Security Administration in reference to a Federal criminal and investigation department and they need to talk to me as soon as possible. It was. from phone number 682-257-3094, North Richland Hills, Tx. Is this a verified number and location from one of your offices????
A.C.
Thanks for checking with us, Lynda. 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.
BENJAMIN M.
Have recieved several calls from someone saying they are from SS office about fraudulant actifity with Ss # and it is going to be suspended press 1 know to talk to rep. I have not responded. Is this legit. Thanks
A.C.
Thanks for checking with us, Benjamin. 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.
William E.
phone call at 9:06 am 12/9/2019 from Miami Fl.
“This call is to inform you that we have got an order to suspend your social …..?….within 24 hours…….. because we have found suspicious and….?… activity on your social. To get more information about this case file, please call immediately on our Department number 786-692-9669. I repeat, 786-692-9669. Thank you.”
A.C.
Hi, William. 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.
Roxie H.
I received a call from 1-618-663-4553 from Benton, Il. that was left on my voicemail:
saying this is my final notice from SSA that they have decided to suspend my Social Security number as it show suspicious activity and are filing a lawsuit
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Roxie. 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.
Kim S.
I’ve gotten 10 calls saying they are social Security administration from Pennsylvania Alexandra.
There number is (814) 667-4520.
And they have called me all day none stop. I’ve gotten 14 calls today.
I want them to stop.
Please help me to get them to stop calling me.
L.A.
Hi Kim. 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.
beverly v.
please stop these people for scaring seniors, about SSI problems..
lind k.
phone call on WEd 12-5- 2019 after 5:00 pm asking for my name and social security number. Me like a dummy gave the person my info.
L.A.
Hi Lind. 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.
andrew r.
I received a call stating that my name and social number was used in Texas. They said they found over $200,000 in illegal money and drugs, a car and a house in my name. They said they are suspending my social security number until further investigationsThe # they used is 888-592-4123
L.A.
Hi Andrew. 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.
James S.
Caller ID showed US Government. Caller said he was investigating fraud involved with drugs, etc. Then press 7 to talk to a representative. Clue 1: Had foreign accent. Asked for my SS#. Gave me his badge no.107598. I said f…k you, sue me in court. I hung up. You can easily be drawn in if you don’t watch it. I remembered a tv ad from Social Security that said they would never call you at home and ask for your number. T.Y. Social Security
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.
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.
Sergio T.
I keep getting phone calls from the following phone number statitng that there is something fraudulent with my social security and that my beefits will be stopped…1(512)967-8594
L.A.
Hi Sergio. 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.