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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/

Bristol Woman Arraigned on Federal Fraud, ID Theft, Theft of Federal Funds Charges

Bristol Woman Arraigned on Federal Fraud, ID Theft, Theft of Federal Funds Charges
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Bristol Woman Arraigned on Federal Fraud, ID Theft, Theft of Federal Funds Charges PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Bristol woman was arraigned in federal court today, having been charged by indictment with allegedly perpetrating a scheme to fraudulently collected more than $40,000 in Social Security,,,

New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud Spanning More Than Three Decades

New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud Spanning More Than Three Decades
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New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud Spanning More Than Three Decades NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BETTY ARRINGTON a/k/a “Betty Callie Arrington,” a/k/a “Betty Francis C Miller,” a/k/a “Betty Miller” (“ARRINGTON”), age 72, a resident of New Orleans,,,

Caldwell Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud

Caldwell Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud
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Caldwell Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud BOISE – A Caldwell woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for bank fraud. According to court records, Melissa A. Castellanos, 52, of Caldwell, worked as a financial specialist and office Manager at Aspire Human Services in Idaho. Her,,,

Dayton-area former investment advisor sentenced to 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud, making false statements regarding theft from local church

Dayton-area former investment advisor sentenced to 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud, making false statements regarding theft from local church
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Dayton-area former investment advisor sentenced to 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud, making false statements regarding theft from local church DAYTON, Ohio – Charles Edward Severt, Jr., 52, of Xenia, was sentenced in federal court to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $370,000 in,,,

Covington Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Funds

Covington Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Funds
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Covington Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Funds NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that HAYDEE ARMAS SANTANA (“SANTANA”), age 58, of Covington, Louisiana, pled guilty on February 17, 2022 to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States,,,

Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to Concealment of Material Facts in Connection with Her Receipt of Social Security Benefits

Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to Concealment of Material Facts in Connection with Her Receipt of Social Security Benefits
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Slidell Woman Pleads Guilty to Concealment of Material Facts in Connection with Her Receipt of Social Security Benefits NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BRENDA PROVOST, age 69, of Slidell, pleaded guilty on February 17, 2022 before U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon with,,,

Safety of Social Security Administration Employees and Visitors Since March 2020

2022
A-15-21-51103
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

Objective: To respond to questions from the Subcommittee on Social Security regarding how many employees and visitors had entered Social Security Administration (SSA) offices since the Agency closed its offices; what work was being performed in the offices; and how SSA was ensuring the safety of...

Wilmington Woman Pleads Guilty to Collecting Social Security Monies Issued to Her Deceased Mother for More Than a Decade

Wilmington Woman Pleads Guilty to Collecting Social Security Monies Issued to Her Deceased Mother for More Than a Decade
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Wilmington Woman Pleads Guilty to Collecting Social Security Monies Issued to Her Deceased Mother for More Than a Decade WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Wilmington woman pleaded guilty yesterday to Theft of Government Property. According to court documents, Antoinette Andrea Colbert, 49, of Wilmington, pled,,,

Methuen Woman Arrested for Stealing Social Security Benefits

Methuen Woman Arrested for Stealing Social Security Benefits
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Methuen Woman Arrested for Stealing Social Security Benefits BOSTON – A Methuen woman was arrested yesterday in connection with stealing Social Security benefits intended for her child. Karen Silva-Brown, 56, was indicted on one count of theft of public funds. Silva-Brown was released on conditions,,,

Former Federal Officer Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits

Former Federal Officer Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits
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Former Federal Officer Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits Miami, Florida – On January 31, 2022, a former federal law enforcement officer was sentenced for stealing over $75,000 in social security benefits paid to his deceased father while serving as a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol,,,

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