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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Jeff S.
I received a call from 1-425-395-8422 from Washington claiming it’s the Social Security administration between 6 and 7 AM this morning I called the number back and they said they were the Social Security ministration and I hung up on them do you have any further questions you can call me at 801-857-9137 thank you Jeff Finch
Lambert N.
There are many angles to phone fraud. Someone left me a message that it appeared there might be some fraudulent activity with SS number. I was told to call back at 214-705-2299. When I did so, the person at the other end wanted my personal info and I became suspicious and asked him to send me something in writing. Still waiting.
Marilyn N.
It is Sat. 2/23/19; and I have been receiving at least 5 calls from phone 281-886-0857, claiming that I have been found to have committed fraudulent acts on my social security, and will be under immediate arrest unless I respond immediately to the aforementioned number. I am now getting repeated voicemails direct to my phone – by-passing contact with my phone. I simply wanted to make you aware. I did not call back, and know I am innocent of any illegal activity. Thank you.
Ann C.
Hi, Marilyn. Thanks for letting us know. We don’t usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Suspicious calls should be reported to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. Check out our recent blog post on this topic for additional tips. We hope this helps.
roger r.
receiving too many fraud calls from 775-964-8785 claiming top be from social security office and stating that a criminal charges will be filled if you did not update your info,i am 73 years old retired and they are threatning that i am taking fraudlent social security,just for your info ,i told them that they are making fraud scam as SSA do not call,they send letter
Ann C.
Thanks for letting us know, Roger. We do not usually make random calls. If anyone receives calls saying that they are from Social Security, do not give out any personal information. Check out our recent blog post for more tips. We hope this helps.
peter m.
Rec. a call from ssa on feb. 20 2019 person said he was a agent for ssa. he stated my social security number was going to be cancel. told me to then left a msg. on my answering service to call his office 443 380 3563 which I did.. no one answered.have called many times since still no one in the office. have called fraud hot line and left call back number no help yet ..I need help..
Vonda V.
Hi Peter. 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.
Brenda M.
Hello,I’m reporting a phone number that called my cell, claiming to be from the SSA. It was automated, stating I had illegal activities on my SS card. The number show from Texas. (817-587-6001).
Vonda V.
Hi Brenda: Thanks for letting us know. 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.
Frank H.
Received a robo call from 203-693-4105 that said that there was fraudulent activities on my SSS account and told me to call back. They identified themselves as SSS employees.
Vonda V.
Hi Frank: 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.
Sherri S.
received a voicemail from 1-410-469-8084 telling me that a federal arrest warrant was issues on me for fraudulent activity. Told me to call that number back immeduately. I am assuming this is fake?!
Vonda V.
Hi Sherri: 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.
Alston C.
Dear Sir,
I am reporting this fraud number to you. These people are calling from Corpus Cristy, 361-353-0504 they say they are SSA. I know their wrong. So I hung up and wrote you. Please get these people. I have never lived in the south. Please” OIG, get them. Here’s the number once again, 361-353-0504. By the way, “I reported the number to Experian Fraud Dept. They did nothing. My email is: Alston C Davis Sr .
Vonda V.
Hi Alston: Thanks for letting us know. 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.
Barbara E.
February 20, 2019, I received a phone call from Brandon, FL, 1-813-308-2976.
Left message that the Social Security Administration needs to talk to me and to call the above number as soon as possible.
I will not call them but thought you might want to.
Ann C.
Thank you for checking in with us, Barbara. Unfortunately, there are some Social Security impersonation schemes that we are warning citizens about. See our recent blog posts:
IG Warns Public About Fraudulent Phone Calls Threatening Arrest or Legal Action
Beware of Scammers Pretending to be Social Security
If you receive these calls, please report the information to the Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-269-0271 or online. Thanks, again!