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Be on the lookout for fake calls, texts, emails, websites, messages on social media, or letters in the mail. Report a Social Security-related scam. This is brought to you by the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General.
How To Report Fraud. Do you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security? You can submit a report online at oig.ssa.gov or contact the OIG’s fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271. The OIG will carefully review your allegation and take appropriate action.
Report fraud, waste or abuse involving the Social Security or SSI programs to our Office of the Inspector General. Or, report anonymously by: Calling our toll-free number at 1-800-269-0271 (TTY 1-866-501-2101), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Faxing to 1-410-597-0118.
When you report a scam, you are providing us with powerful data that we can use to combat scams. The information you report helps us to identify trends, refine our strategies, and take legal action against the criminals behind these scam activities. Report Social Security Scams.
By educating yourself and knowing how to identify and report various schemes, you can stay several steps ahead of scam artists. Learn More Whistleblower Rights and Protection
Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond.
To report Social Security fraud (related to Social Security programs and operations, including disability or retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income, misuse of benefits by a representative payee, Social Security number, Social Security employees) provide the following information about the alleged suspect (s) and/or victims:
Do you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security? SSA’s OIG Fraud Hotline takes reports of alleged fraud, waste, or abuse.
It’s a phishing email to get you to click on a scammer’s link. If you do, a scammer can install malware — like viruses and spyware — on your computer. Or, the link might send you to a spoof site — a lookalike website set up by a scammer to trick you into entering your personal information.
Scammers are sending fake letters that closely resemble official Social Security Administration (SSA) and SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) letterhead or that of other government agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission.