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Social Security Fraud, Misuse, or Impersonation

Social Security Fraud, Misuse, or Impersonation

Social Security Fraud and Misuse

The Social Security Administration (SSA) investigates reports like these:

Providing false information or evidence for a benefit claim
Concealment of work and assets
Representative payee misuse

Misuse and trafficking of Social Security numbers and cards by people or businesses
Reports of criminal activity and serious misconduct involving Social Security employees

Or call 1-800-269-0271.

SSA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews all reports that are filed.
SSA OIG cannot provide you with information about actions taken on any reports.
Federal regulations do not allow information in law enforcement records to be shared, even with the person who made the report.

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