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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/

Houma Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds

Houma Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds
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Houma Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that NICOLE COCKERHAM (“COCKERHAM”), age 42, of Houma, Louisiana, was charged on March 28, 2022 by a bill of information for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United,,,

Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
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Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft BOISE – A Seattle man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to court records, from at least May 2018 through November 2020, Ryan M. Tichy, 42, executed a scheme to defraud wherein he obtained the,,,

Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits

Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits
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Jury finds Greek citizen guilty of stealing Social Security benefits HOUSTON - A 68-year-old legal permanent resident of Houston has been convicted of theft of public money, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. The jury deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before convicting Greek citizen,,,

Chinese national pleads guilty in money laundering scheme

Chinese national pleads guilty in money laundering scheme
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Chinese national pleads guilty in money laundering scheme ATLANTA - Jianjie Liu has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Liu was charged in an 11-count indictment with money laundering conspiracy, nine counts of money laundering, and access device fraud. These charges stemmed,,,

Former Syracuse Social Security Administration Employee Sentenced for Aggravated Identity Theft and Theft of Funds

Former Syracuse Social Security Administration Employee Sentenced for Aggravated Identity Theft and Theft of Funds
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Former Syracuse Social Security Administration Employee Sentenced for Aggravated Identity Theft and Theft of Funds SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Sean Okrzesik, age 34, of Syracuse, was sentenced today to serve 25-months in federal prison on charges of aggravated identity theft and theft of Supplemental,,,

Middlesex County Man Admits $1.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme

Middlesex County Man Admits $1.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme
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Middlesex County Man Admits $1.6 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud lenders and the Small Business Administration (SBA) by fraudulently obtaining,,,

Metairie Woman Indicted for Theft of More Than $76,000 In Social Security Funds

Metairie Woman Indicted for Theft of More Than $76,000 In Social Security Funds
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Metairie Woman Indicted for Theft of More Than $76,000 In Social Security Funds NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RACHEL COONEY, age 37, of Metairie, Louisiana was indicted on March 11, 2022 for Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States,,,

Marlboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Welfare Fraud

Marlboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Welfare Fraud
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Marlboro Woman Pleads Guilty to Welfare Fraud BOSTON – A Marlboro woman pleaded guilty today to fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, MassHealth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Section 8 housing assistance. Maribel Rodriguez, 63, pleaded guilty to,,,

Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.1 Million

Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.1 Million
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Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.1 Million Baltimore, Maryland – Linda Pylant, age 58, of Grasonville, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud, social security fraud, tax evasion, and aggravated identity theft in connection with schemes to,,,

Woman Facing Federal Charges for Filing and Receiving Social Security Benefits Under Two Social Security Numbers

Woman Facing Federal Charges for Filing and Receiving Social Security Benefits Under Two Social Security Numbers
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Woman Facing Federal Charges for Filing and Receiving Social Security Benefits Under Two Social Security Numbers Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Dinorah De Denis, age 72, of Frederick, Maryland, for the federal charges of theft of government property,,,

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