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https://oig.ssa.gov/
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SSA
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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/

Slidell Man Sentenced To Six Months in Jail After Stealing Over $75,000 From Federal Retirement Benefits Program

Slidell Man Sentenced To Six Months in Jail After Stealing Over $75,000 From Federal Retirement Benefits Program
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Slidell Man Sentenced To Six Months in Jail After Stealing Over $75,000 From Federal Retirement Benefits Program NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MICHAEL R. MATHERNE (“MATHERNE”), age 62, of Slidell, Louisiana was sentenced on June 7, 2022 to serve six (6) months in federal,,,

Former Social Security Employee of West Sacramento Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Defrauding the Social Security Administration

Former Social Security Employee of West Sacramento Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Defrauding the Social Security Administration
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Fresno Man Charged with Passport Fraud for Using a Deceased Child’s Identity to Renew a Passport

Fresno Man Charged with Passport Fraud for Using a Deceased Child’s Identity to Renew a Passport
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Fresno Man Charged with Passport Fraud for Using a Deceased Child’s Identity to Renew a Passport FRESNO, Calif. — On May 26, 2022, a federal grand jury indicted Kenneth Laitman, aka John Rodman, 78, of Fresno, for passport fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Laitman was arrested today,,,

Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud

Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
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Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Melissa Waller, 45, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to theft of Social Security benefits. According to court documents and statements made in court, Waller received Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits on,,,

Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims

Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims
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Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims NEWARK, N.J. – Two Indian nationals admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims across the country, U.S. Attorney,,,

Arkansas Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For Social Security Fraud

Arkansas Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For Social Security Fraud
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Arkansas Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For Social Security Fraud FORT SMITH – A Fort Smith husband and wife were sentenced today to federal prison for Theft of Government Funds and Aiding and Abetting. The Honorable Judge P.K. Holmes, III, presided over the sentencing hearings in the United,,,

Belchertown Man Arrested for Social Security Fraud

Belchertown Man Arrested for Social Security Fraud
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Belchertown Man Arrested for Social Security Fraud BOSTON – A Belchertown man was arrested yesterday in connection with fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits. Kenneth Pontz, 58, was charged with one count of theft of public funds. Pontz was released on conditions following an,,,

Spearfish Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds

Spearfish Woman Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds
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Mingo County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

Mingo County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes
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Mingo County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Mingo County woman pleaded guilty today to theft of government benefits and making materially false statements to federal agents. According to court documents and statements made in court, Diana Cisco, 69, of Delbarton,,,

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of More than $40,000 in Social Security Funds

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of More than $40,000 in Social Security Funds
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New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of More than $40,000 in Social Security Funds NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOHN EDWARD JONES, age 42, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641,,,

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