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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/

Spring Hill Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Theft Of Government Funds

Spring Hill Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Theft Of Government Funds
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Spring Hill Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Theft Of Government Funds Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced David Naylor (59, Spring Hill) to two years and three months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for theft of government funds,,,

Columbus woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud

Columbus woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud
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Columbus woman pleads guilty to Social Security fraud COLUMBUS, Ohio – Roxanne Bates, 52, of Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to one count of theft of public money, acknowledging that she took her mother’s Social Security benefits for almost eight years after her mother,,,

Match of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Death Information Against Social Security Administration Records

2021
A-06-18-50653
Audit
Social Security Administration OIG
Social Security Administration

Objective: To determine the appropriateness of payments the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued to beneficiaries who were deceased according to Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) records.

Former Lunenburg Woman Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits

Former Lunenburg Woman Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits
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Former Lunenburg Woman Sentenced for Stealing Social Security Benefits BOSTON – A former Lunenburg woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester to stealing Social Security benefits. Sue E. Delaney, 68, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman to six months of home,,,

Montz Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Retirement Survivor Insurance Program Funds

Montz Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Retirement Survivor Insurance Program Funds
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Montz Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security Retirement Survivor Insurance Program Funds NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that IGEL CASANOVA GIBBINS (“GIBBINS”), age 44, of Montz, Louisiana, pled guilty today to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title,,,

Stanislaus County Woman Sentenced for Using Her Sister’s Social Security Number to Hide Employment Income from the Social Security Administration

Stanislaus County Woman Sentenced for Using Her Sister’s Social Security Number to Hide Employment Income from the Social Security Administration
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Stanislaus County Woman Sentenced for Using Her Sister’s Social Security Number to Hide Employment Income from the Social Security Administration FRESNO, Calif. — Linda Expose, 56, of Salida, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to two years in prison for aggravated identity,,,

Norwood Woman Indicted for Stealing Government Benefits

Norwood Woman Indicted for Stealing Government Benefits
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Norwood Woman Indicted for Stealing Government Benefits BOSTON – A Norwood woman was arrested today in connection with fraudulently receiving federal workers’ compensation benefits and disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Karen Nolan, 64, was indicted on two counts of,,,

Upper Marlboro Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $300,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not Entitled

Upper Marlboro Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $300,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not Entitled
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Upper Marlboro Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $300,000 in Social Security Benefits to Which She Was Not Entitled Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Sonya Bannister Burford, age 53, of Malboro, Maryland to 18 months in federal,,,

Two Men Admit Receiving over $500,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims

Two Men Admit Receiving over $500,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims
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Two Men Admit Receiving over $500,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals today admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained wire transfers from victims across the country totaling over $600,000, Acting U.S,,,

Slidell Man Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud of More Than $75,000

Slidell Man Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud of More Than $75,000
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Slidell Man Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud of More Than $75,000 NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MICHAEL R. MATHERNE (“MATHERNE”), age 61, of Slidell, Louisiana pled guilty as charged on July 22, 2021 to an indictment returned by a grand jury on November 6, 2020, for,,,

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