Frauds & Scams

Submitting Fraud Allegations to the OIG

September 24, 2018 • By

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Last 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

Andrew Cannarsa, OIG Communications Director

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Comments

  1. Chloe L.

    I have had 2 calls today from what I’m sure is a scam regarding my SS#. I now have a computer that is not working as well, though I’m not sure if this is related.

  2. Essence D.

    left a fraud report that was made to my phone it said error occured tried to send again

  3. Manuel J.

    I was called at my home twice yesterday.First call I ignored,2nd. time,they left a number and said to return call as soon as possible to not disrupt my SS check… Here’s the # left on my answering machine 210-903-5143.I have not responded to them,so I’m reporting their scam to you.

  4. james c.

    i received a call today supposedly from SSA the number they reported was 509-570-5163

  5. anita j.

    2 / 20 / 2020 r received another call stating that were SSI ! It was recorded , he said wait screams do you want do you want ti see my boss . it is from a Texas phone 1 (281- 548 – 623) phone number after listing i just hung up and got a number maybe that ill help you

    • anita j.

      i got another call from someone wanting me to talk to a man ? he screamed listen ( or something like that) he must have forgot to turn his Caller ID off . i left a message ahead of this one . i have the real number now
      ( TEXAS ‘— 285 – 548-6231 ) THIS IS WHAT WAS ON MY CALLER ID

  6. donald b.

    I have gotten several calls from some one claiming to be with the irs. how do I report the number they called from

  7. ALLAN L.

    I was called by someone they said I had warrents on me for 2,000.000- dollars and seven bad credit cards in texas and wanted me to tell them were I banked I told them I would go to one of your offices then I hung up the number is 1-434-446-1882.

    • Ann C.

      Thanks for letting us know, Allan. 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.

  8. issac l.

    some one has been calling my cell phone stating there is some fraudulent activities on my social security number. i did at one point give out my ssnnumber.the number that keep calling me is 9163788515.my sins 264152924.please look into this matter.

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Issac. 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.

  9. Donna S.

    I have been recieving calls from this number telling me my social security number is going to expire i know its a fraud just want to report the number that is calling my phone 1-877-449-0507 thank you

  10. Vincent V.

    I received a phone call from 774-338-0494 saying my social security number has been compromised.

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