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https://oig.ssa.gov/
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SSA
Agencies
Social Security Administration
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United States

What to Report to the OIG Hotline
If you are a Social Security Administration (SSA) employee, or an employee of an SSA contractor or grantee, and you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement in SSA programs or operations, or reprisal against you for reporting wrongdoing, you may report that to the Social Security Fraud Hotline. You may find more whistleblower information at https://oig.ssa.gov/whistleblower-protection. The SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates many types of Social Security-related fraud, including • Social Security-related scams • making false statements or facilitating fraud in applying for Social Security benefits • concealing work activity while receiving disability benefits • receiving Social Security benefits for a child not under the recipient’s care • receiving and using a deceased person’s Social Security benefits • concealing a marriage or assets while receiving Supplemental Security Income • residing overseas while receiving Supplemental Security Income • misusing benefits when acting as a representative payee • SSA employee or contract and procurement fraud
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
The following matters are generally NOT investigated by the SSA OIG: • 911 emergencies • Medicare or Medicaid fraud (report this to Health and Human Services OIG at https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/) • Lost or stolen Social Security cards (visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/) • Identity theft that is not related to Social Security benefits or programs (visit https://www.identitytheft.gov/) • Misuse of Social Security numbers on tax returns (visit IRS’ Identity Protection site at https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams) • Direct Express® account fraud (contact Direct Express® Customer Service at the number on the back of your card, and report this to the Treasury Office of the Inspector General at https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/OigOnlineHotlineForm.aspx)
Hotline Page
https://oig.ssa.gov
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://oig.ssa.gov/fraud-reporting/whistleblower-protection/

New Orleans Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds

New Orleans Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds
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New Orleans Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEDRA BRIGHT (“BRIGHT”), age 64, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on February 2, 2023 by an indictment for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United,,,

Grand jury indicts Cincinnati man for Covid relief fraud

Grand jury indicts Cincinnati man for Covid relief fraud
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Grand jury indicts Cincinnati man for Covid relief fraud CINCINNATI– A man formerly and currently incarcerated in Hamilton County on state charges has been charged federally with crimes related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud. Willie Boyce, 41, was indicted today by a federal grand,,,

St. Joseph Man Sentenced for Making Bomb Threat

St. Joseph Man Sentenced for Making Bomb Threat
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St. Joseph Man Sentenced for Making Bomb Threat KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A St. Joseph, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for making a bomb threat against the Social Security Administration field office in St. Joseph. James C. Curtman, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to,,,

Caseyville Woman Admits to Cashing Deceased Mother’s Social Security Checks

Caseyville Woman Admits to Cashing Deceased Mother’s Social Security Checks
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Caseyville Woman Admits to Cashing Deceased Mother’s Social Security Checks EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A woman from Caseyville admitted to cashing more than $128,000 in her deceased mother’s Social Security benefits in a U.S. District Court on Monday. Darlene L. Rogers, 72, pled guilty to one count of,,,

New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of More Than $86,000 in Social Security Funds

New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of More Than $86,000 in Social Security Funds
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New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of More Than $86,000 in Social Security Funds NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DANIELLE COLEMAN, age 39, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on January 19, 2023 before United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier to,,,

Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy

Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy
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Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces James Albert Witte, age 69, formerly of Wray, Colorado, was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit money,,,

Westwego Woman Charged with Theft of Government Funds

Westwego Woman Charged with Theft of Government Funds
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Westwego Woman Charged with Theft of Government Funds NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that PENELOPE PASSERO (“PASSERO”), age 48, of Westwego, Louisiana, was indicted on January 12, 2023 for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section,,,

Metairie Woman Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Funds and Cares Act Funds

Metairie Woman Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Funds and Cares Act Funds
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Metairie Woman Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Funds and Cares Act Funds NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant, RACHEL COONEY, of Metairie, Louisiana, was sentenced on January 5, 2023 for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United,,,

Fourth sentenced in government impersonation call center scam

Fourth sentenced in government impersonation call center scam
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Fourth sentenced in government impersonation call center scam HOUSTON – A 28-year-old Indian citizen who illegally resided in the United States has received his sentence following his conviction of conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Moin Idrishbhai Pinjara pleaded guilty Nov. 30,,,

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