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https://oig.ssa.gov/
Abbreviation
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/

Federal jury finds Rio Rancho man guilty of theft and making false statements in Social Security scheme

Federal jury finds Rio Rancho man guilty of theft and making false statements in Social Security scheme
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Federal jury finds Rio Rancho man guilty of theft and making false statements in Social Security scheme ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that a federal jury on Dec. 16 returned a guilty verdict on James Anthony Sandoval, 57,,,

Dayton woman admits to stealing identities of local victims

Dayton woman admits to stealing identities of local victims
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Dayton woman admits to stealing identities of local victims DAYTON, Ohio – A Dayton woman pleaded guilty in federal court here today to stealing the identities of several young women in the Dayton area and using those identities to commit various types of fraud. Tiffany Lewis, 29, was charged,,,

Social Security Administration Employee Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering

Social Security Administration Employee Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering
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Social Security Administration Employee Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Justin Skiff, age 36, of Castle Pines, appeared in U.S District Court today to face one count each of wire fraud, social security fraud, and money,,,

Williamsburg Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud

Williamsburg Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud
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Williamsburg Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud LONDON, Ky. – A Williamsburg, Ky., woman, Jennifer Lee West, 60, was sentenced Tuesday to 4 months in federal prison, by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier, for committing Social Security fraud. According to court documents, in December 2005, West,,,

Beverly Hills Woman Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Deceased Father’s Social Security Benefits

Beverly Hills Woman Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Deceased Father’s Social Security Benefits
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Beverly Hills Woman Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Deceased Father’s Social Security Benefits Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Dawn Rae Dempsey (52, Beverly Hills) has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. Dempsey faces up to 10 years in federal prison. She,,,

Somerset County Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme

Somerset County Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
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Somerset County Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme TRENTON, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.6 Million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Insurance,,,

Somerset County Man Admits $850,000 Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme

Somerset County Man Admits $850,000 Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
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Somerset County Man Admits $850,000 Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme TRENTON, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, man admitted fraudulently obtaining over $850,000 in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, announced today. Butherde Darius, 50, of,,,

Former Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Sentenced for Stealing Over $380,000 in Government Benefits

Former Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Sentenced for Stealing Over $380,000 in Government Benefits
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Former Owner and Operator of Arlington Insurance Agency Sentenced for Stealing Over $380,000 in Government Benefits BOSTON – The former owner and operator of an Arlington-based insurance agency was sentenced on Nov. 8, 2022 for fraudulently receiving disability benefits from the Department of,,,

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