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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Betty L.
Received a call 2 days from 910-231-9069-
Caller said problem with my SS# I hung up today.
Tammy R.
These are the phone numbers that have called me this last week stating my Social Security number has been suspended. I’m not falling for it. I wanted to report these numbers. These are local calls. Thank-you
402-719-8724
402-719-3800
402-719-9358
402-719-4000
402-719-4014
402-719-5687
Nicholas M.
Just got a call from SS and said my SS# has been held for SS paments because someone else is using my card. And like the idot I am gave them my last 4 didigets of my card, only then asked was my name was right and after saying yes He asked if my address was right and said NO, Ithen asked him where his office was located and He said in texas the # he called from was 1-716-296-9054
Yes, I’m stupid and also scared now, What could or should do now
V.V.
Thanks for letting us know, Nicholas. 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.
Charles H.
God bless whom ever it may concern, my name is Charles Huggins, and I’m reporting a fraudulent call that occurred today in the past half an hour and a couple of weeks back as well. I have a phone # I believe this is it.6504570674. If any more info is needed call me at 9085902897. Thanks.
V.V.
Thanks for letting us know, Charles. 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.
Amanda J.
Received a phone call 7/29/20 from a phone number with Vermont area code 802-399-5064 with a recording saying that its social security and there is a issue with my social security number and to hold for a officer if I hang up I could be arrested. I waited but was working and didn’t have time so I hung up and called the number back it rang about 5-6 times then a voicemail recording comes on with a women who says this is Cara please leave me a message.
V.V.
Thanks for letting us know, Amanda. 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.
Charles L.
scam caller from 408-616-6268.. please investigate this number .. Thanks.
A.C.
Hi, Charles. 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.
NORMAN A.
I have been getting calls from local numbers saying that someone in Texas has been using my SS number. these are different numbers each time, but the most recent one was–630-682-0643. Thanks, Norm Kapp
V.V.
Thanks for letting us know, Norman. 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.
Darlene V.
I believe I am receiving calls in an attempt at a scam. Today the recorded call said my AS card in now suspended do to suspension of gradual use. Was to press One to be connected to agent. I believe I would have received a letter of this were in fact AS Administration.
V.V.
Thanks for letting us know, Darlene. 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.
Peggy M.
I did not call them back as I feel this is a scam to get my social security number. Is there any unusual acitivity going on with my account?
V.V.
Thanks for letting us know, Peggy. 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.
Peggy M.
I have received three phone calls today stating that my social security account had some unusual activity, and that I should call them back right away. /they were made from three different states.