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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Edith L.
I have received several calls saying I am under investigation is it true I call back busy signal no. Is1-469-0143 or 1-465-327-2066 it worry me.my name Edith Landry ssn.xxxxxxxxx
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Edith. 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. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Lonnie L.
I keep getting the same calls that my ss# is going suspended because of an on going investigation of drug trafficking and money laundering.
The phone # is281-968-4700.
I would like some help with this asap
A.C.
Hi, Lonnie. 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.
sheryl b.
got a scamm phone call this morning. said it was from social security. said they had a warrent out for my arrest due to fraud.
A.C.
Hi, Sheryl. 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.
S. W.
We are receiving phone calls repeatedly from this phone number 1 510 56103964 stating:
“This phone call is from the social security department. We just suspend your social security number because we found some suspicious activity, so if you want to know about this case just press one thank you.”
S. Wayne Smith
A.C.
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.
Joseph S.
recieved aphone call from a recorded message stating i was being investated by ssa due to illegal activity. i was directed to call 757-264-6650.jan.13-20 @ approx. 10:25 am.
A.C.
Hi, Joseph. 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.
Irma S.
Had a call on my cell phone, (which I never use) that my SS # was compromised. They gave me a # 833-669-0942, because I did not give my last 4 # to them. Is my SS # compromised?
A.C.
Hi, Irma. 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.
Brian F.
brianpfentiman@gmail.com
I received a fraudulent call from 785-576-1634 claiming, “That there is a legal enforcement action filed on my SSN for criminal activies so when you get this message kindly call as soon as possible on our number that is 785-576-1634 before we begin with legal proceedings thank you…”
A.C.
Thanks for letting us know, Brian. 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 H.
I received a phone call from 1(800)772-1213 that said “we have received a legal affidavit to suspend your Social Security number on the media basis , (that’s how is came up on my voicemail) to get more information about this case file press one now and talk to a Social Security Administration officer. This call is from the Department of Social Security Administration.”
A.C.
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.
VETERAN A.
THIS PERSON RECEIVING S.S.DISABILITY FOR QUIET A VERY LONG LENGTH OF TIME TIME. HAS BEEN DOING SMALL CONSTRUCTION JOBS FOR US FRIENDS. AND HAS A SIDE JOB OF TAKING PEOPLE TO THE AIRPORTS FOR $50 OR MORE FOR QUIET A LONG TIME BETWEEN 7 OR 8 YEARS. BETWEEN DISABILITY AND S S DISABILITY
Lucinda J.
I received a fraudulent call from “Social Security” saying there was some fraud activity and that I would be arrested in 2 days if I didn’t call this number back The name listed on my phone was Hollis Morello and the phone number was (970)713-8046..
A.C.
Hi, Lucinda. 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.