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

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  1. Dolores M.

    Received several phone calls today saying my social security number has been suspended and to call 443-840-8338. Wish to confirm this is fraud and that my social security number has not been suspended. Thanks.

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Dolores: If the caller is claiming to be from Social Security—it is critical that you pay attention to the tone and content of the message from the caller. In some cases, the caller states that Social Security does not have all of your personal information, such as your Social Security number (SSN), on file. Other callers claim Social Security needs additional information so the agency can increase your benefit payment, or they threaten that Social Security will terminate your benefits if they do not confirm your information. This appears to be a widespread issue, as reports have come from people across the country. These calls are not from Social Security.

      If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from Social Security, we urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your SSN or bank account information. Never reveal personal data to a stranger who calls you, and never send the stranger money via wire transfer or gift cards.

      Social Security employees will never threaten you for information; they will not state that you face potential arrest or other legal action if you fail to provide information or pay a fee. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. If you receive these calls, report the information to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online at oig.ssa.gov/report.

  2. FRANK D.

    so I got 3 voicemails which I still have,from 3 different numbers(+18007728119,+18007721213,& +18007721585)stating that my ss# has been suspended and to dial one for more info…I called them back out of curiosity and a male monotone voice said that if I answered a short survey ,I would receive a Bahamas cruise for two for just $65.00 each.i hung up and called ssa who directed me to this website.if you want to contact me I can play the voicemails for you..i want to help any way I can

  3. Donna B.

    I keep getting phone calls from someone claiming to be the Social Security office saying that they have suspended my SS# due to fraudulent activity ..

  4. Gomatie S.

    I received a call today @ 12:21 pm from a phone # 1-800-772-6311 I did not answer the call it went to my voice message , the caller claims that they are from SSA department that they found some suspicous activity on my social # and have suspend my social security # , and asked that I pressed one WHICH I DID NOT DO.
    Please investigate and let me know whats going on.
    Thanks

  5. Edward P.

    Please call me regarding phone call I received on 1/29/2019. Thank you EPJ

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Edward. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue; therefore, we do not do direct calls in this venue. Please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to have one of our representatives assist you. Thanks!

  6. Jacqueline F.

    On January 30, 2019, I received a phone call from 469 447 5060 stating that they were Social Security and if I did not call them back at that number they were going to begin legal action against me. I blocked the number and am reporting it to you.

  7. Parbodh s.

    Received 2 phone call yesterday 1/28/2019, 1- 877-803-4318 and 800-325-1778 on my mobile phone regarding my ss fradulent activity LM call back and say Thanking you And Hangup, I did not call and respond AND BLOCK BOTH NUMBERS ON MY MOBILE PHONE. NO phone call since then May have received similar phone call in past I want to report to your office Thanks

  8. jerry y.

    I have been receiving calls saying there is suspect activity on my social security number and I need to call before they change my number. I have not responded to the calls but need to know if I should.

  9. Anne W.

    I have received 2 fraudulent social security calls from
    828-597-0657. Saying I had a fraudulent account. That is a number in North Carolina. I live in Georgia. I have not called that number. My phone is 706 ;379-2254, and I have done nothing wrong.

  10. zane c.

    I have recieved several calls for 1-347-349-5303 in the last week claiming they are from your office.

    • Ann C.

      Thanks, Zane, for letting us know. We do not usually make random calls or request your personal information. If someone calls you saying that they are from Social Security, do not give them your personal information. Instead, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213 to see whether we really need any information from you. We hope this helps.

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