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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/

Deltona Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds

Deltona Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds
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Deltona Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Bobby Morlen (54, Deltona) to two years in federal prison for theft of government funds. As part of his sentence, the court also entered a money judgment of $131,457.16, the amount,,,

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Bay Area Resident Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Conspiring To Commit Mail Fraud In Connection With Disability Fraud Scheme
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Cromwell Man Involved in Auto Loan Fraud Scheme Receives Additional Prison Time

Cromwell Man Involved in Auto Loan Fraud Scheme Receives Additional Prison Time
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Cromwell Man Involved in Auto Loan Fraud Scheme Receives Additional Prison Time John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GEORGE HAJATI, 41, of Cromwell, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson to 21 months of imprisonment for,,,

Middletown Used Car Dealer Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding Lenders

Middletown Used Car Dealer Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding Lenders
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Middletown Used Car Dealer Sentenced to 27 Months in Federal Prison for Defrauding Lenders John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that GEORGE HAJATI, 41, of Cromwell, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny to 27 months of imprisonment,,,

Plaquemine Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $450,000 in a Fraudulent Social Security Benefits Scheme

Plaquemine Man Sentenced to 12 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $450,000 in a Fraudulent Social Security Benefits Scheme
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Craig M. Young sentenced to71 months in prison in $11 million Ayudando Guardians financial fraud scheme

Craig M. Young sentenced to71 months in prison in $11 million Ayudando Guardians financial fraud scheme
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Brandon Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds

Brandon Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds
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Hudson Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds

Hudson Man Sentenced For Theft Of Government Funds
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CEO and CFO of Lexington Medical Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding the United States

CEO and CFO of Lexington Medical Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding the United States
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Brockton Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearms

Brockton Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearms
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