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Your Social Security number is an important key for an identity thief. Scammers want it, and they think of all sorts of ways to trick you into giving it away.

Here at the Federal Trade Commission, we’re getting reports about calls from scammers claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. They say there’s been a computer problem, and they need to confirm your Social Security number.

Other people have told us that they have come across spoof websites that look like the place where you would apply for a new Social Security card – but these websites are actually a setup to steal your personal information.

If you get a phone call or are directed to a website other than ssa.gov that is claiming to be associated with the Social Security Administration, don’t respond. It’s most likely a scam.

Here’s some tips to deal with these government imposters:

  • Don’t give the caller your information. Never give out or confirm sensitive information – like your bank account, credit card, or Social Security number – unless you know who you’re dealing with. If someone has contacted you, you can’t be sure who they are.
  • Don’t trust a name or number. Con artists use official-sounding names to make you trust them. To make their call seem legitimate, scammers use internet technology to spoof their area code – so although it may seem they are calling from Washington, DC, they could be calling from anywhere in the world.
  • Check with the Social Security Administration. The SSA has a warning about these scams and suggests you contact them directly at 1-800-772-1213 to verify the reason for the contact and the person’s identity prior to providing any information to the caller.

If you come across one of these scams, please report it to the Social Security Administration’s Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271, or 1-866-501-2101(TTY), and then tell the FTC about it.

receive scam calls
November 21, 2019
does anyone care? I received 4 calls today.......from 717 447 8033 recording says call this # because my social security is suspicious or ??
Anonymous
November 22, 2019
844-355-5570 called 3 times in 90 minutes. Left an automatic message about calling the Social Security Center back at the same number. So I did! "Thank you for calling the Social Security Center, this is Sebastian." "Hello, I've told the FTC about your scam." Hung up.
Fairweather
November 22, 2019
Three more contacts in the last few days. 909 -642-8093 844-348-9460 844-397-4888
tp
November 22, 2019
Watch out for this number 844-355-5570. Called me 12 times today and left messages each time. Social security scam.
AD
November 25, 2019
They are now using this number. Please be vigilant. ‭+1 (833) 932-2673‬
Tim D.
November 25, 2019
Rec'd a call from "Susan" claiming to be from Soc Sec. 215/597-1951. Another call from 215/597-5657 was labeled "scam likely" by my cell phone. Did not return either call. Seems odd to get these just after I applied for Soc Sec.
tom L.
March 23, 2020

In reply to by Tim D.

Just got an email from the same? Right after applying for SSA. was from domain ssa.gov. Is this legit? If not then I would say the application process has been hacked.
mjoseph144
November 25, 2019
I have been receiving upto 5 calls a day from someone claiming to be SSA and said criminal activity has been filed against my benefits. They are automated calls and say that you have to call back. 866 240 8455 and 855 355 3338. I call back and a very heavy accented man answers the phone. He knows my name and address. How do I check to see if they are trying to access my benefits?
Concerned
November 25, 2019
Got a female robo call from 1-646-904-4211, NY. Stating it was Social Security and to call this number for a warrant has been issued for my arrest on fraudulent claims?? Obvious scam! Please pass on..
emmons
November 25, 2019
call from 956-446-0095 saying number had been compromised in illegal activity and gave a number to call. have gotten this call several times,
Liney
November 25, 2019
Just got a call from 469-202-5804 with a pre-recorded message saying there was a case proceeding against me about fraudulent activity connected with my social security number.
OPS
November 25, 2019
Got a call from "Officer Amanda Barnes" reporting that my SSN was used for fraudulent activities near Texas. I went to talk to someone and asked if they would remove me from the list and got hung up on. Caller 727-580-9488
Don't use your…
November 25, 2019
800 598 4760 : Scammer
Netty
November 26, 2019
Ask for Gov. I'D. They have none. Anyone wor king for US GOV MUST provide that. It is A scam.
Retired
November 26, 2019
Received call from 410-500-9642 warning me to call right away due to fraud on my ss# and if i don't call my benefits will be stopped. Never get phone calls from SS.
Anil Reddy
November 26, 2019
Today (26th Nov'2019 - Tuesday ) I received 3 calls in the span of 1 hour from this number (1-940-324-9616). I answered the very first call and let the other calls landed on voice emails. I checked the VM later and they are trying to scare you and asking o call you immediately if not a action will be taken on you. These guys are trying to impersonate Social Security Administration office... These are scammers; don't answer their calls.
Jacksonville
November 26, 2019
I keep getting Calls from this number 800-355-4694 saying that my social security is invalid
mdh
November 27, 2019
Just received a call on my cell from 866-090-6543 telling me my social security number has been suspended due to suspicious activity and told me to call back. In this day and age we can't track this down and prosecute?
maria the bold
November 27, 2019
I called 352-703-4732 and posed a lot of questions so they blocked me. I called from another line and asked why they blocked me so they blocked me again. I posted their number on social media to have my friends call. I don't think they will keep that number any longer....
concerned_Citizen
November 27, 2019
I received a call from 1 800 500 0879 and a recording went off saying "due to suspicious activity your social security number has been blocked. Your social security benefits and all other transactions have been blocked on this social security number." Press 1 to talk to a representative. I pressed 1 and a male voice answered saying "Social Security administration" and asked for my name. I said I need your name first, then he asked do you speak any languages other than English. I said I spoke English. Then he asked if I was someone giving some name, I said no, and he hung up. Since this looked like a scam directed at ignorant people, I thought of reporting it here. Thank you.
apowell30
November 27, 2019
received A message from 309-665-6162, Says that there is 7 bank accounts, and 3 address located in texas in my name. Asked for last 4 of ssn...which I gave them the wrong info and they appeared to verify as correct...lol. Said that my ssn would be disconnected and i would be issured a new ssn. dI have had to call several times, one time the person said some vulgar things to me. I was given several names and Jeffery Hanson US5781, Kyle Williamson, Luis Scott US27093, Walter Bayer 8760-14. Says all bank cards, and bank numbers will be suspended. Ieed to convert money to government certified Voucher. I can get target store get a gift voucher, and transfer all of the money in my bank account to this voucher. After I do that they will get rid of the charges against me and give me a new ssn.
username001
November 29, 2019
I just got a call claiming it was from Social Security Administration saying related to Federal Crime and Investigation department to call 410-213-3795
R-reporting-call
November 29, 2019
I just received an automated call from this number claiming to be social security administration. ‭+1 (866) 603-1028‬
Jerry Tompson
November 29, 2019
Over the last two weeks I have received, by my cel phone, a call saying that my social security has been hacked, and gives a phone number of 408-680-5447 for a call back, which the area code is Calif., has anyone else got this kind of call????
J Jones
December 02, 2019

In reply to by Jerry Tompson

yep. Social Security does not call people like this. It's an old scam. Ignore it, or if you want to be entertained, troll them.
Tel
November 29, 2019
Received a call from 361 203 0105 Requested to call them back immediately regarding illegal activity before they start legal proceedings
Brenda
November 29, 2019
Got 2 recorded calls today from officer Amanda Barnes at 1-866-330-0298. I didn't say anything just hung up. This is the 4th. or 5th. call I have received. I am so tired of these people.
Don't use your…
December 02, 2019
12/2/2019 I have received a phone call I suspect to be a scam, claiming to be SSA office. The woman informed me that my social security number was used in Mexico. I am 74 years old and have not visited Mexico in decades. The woman told me to wait on line to be transferred to another person for interview. I hung up. I tried to verify the number the woman was calling from 800 231 2511 but without success.
AnnoyedUpToHere
December 02, 2019
Another scam number for your records. ‭+1 (833) 218-3186‬ Did not answer, but suspect it is a scammer
J Jones
December 02, 2019
Just received a call from 210-943-3211 with a robo voice informing me of fraud on my social security number. Since this is a well-known scam, I pressed 1 to be connected to someone. The person had a foreign accent (possibly middle-eastern or South Asian). When he answered, I asked who he was calling for. He said something quickly and hung up. So total scam. Be aware of it.
Kiki
December 03, 2019
Got a call from an 800#, stating " the SSA & DEA had serious allegations and to stay on the line with him, very loud voice sounded like a recording. I hung up and blocked the #.
ning
December 03, 2019
just received a phone call from 732-312-5376 claiming to be from Social security department.
M1234567
December 03, 2019
1-800-034-4547 - This number just called me and left a voice mail stating that my ss# had been suspended because of suspicious activity. I looked up the number and it said it is a scam.
KLuke
December 04, 2019
Have received 4 automated calls today telling me my ss# had been fraudulent. The number calling is the same number 903-304-0083 and they use a horrible computerized voice with the same message. "This message is from the Department of Social Security Administration to inform you that your social has been found suspicious under criminal activities before we proceed with this matter in Courthouse. Get back to us on our department number nine months. I repeat 903-304-0083."
Narwahls Exist
December 04, 2019
I've received numerous calls from (959) 206-6162 over the last 3 months. What's different with this robocall is it leaves a message. "Social Administration, number to reach department is (959) 206-6162, I repeat..." I've blocked other 959 numbers, but within a week or two a new variation of a 959 area code comes in with the same kind of message. This scam is a huge nuisance and waste of time!
TomD
December 05, 2019
The SSA scam is now using 866-257-3620. Don't answer. Don't call them back. The SSA will write to you if there is a problem.
Name Withheld
December 05, 2019
I received an automated phone call, 8:15am, 12/5/2019, from 866-232-7610 informing me my SS was being suspended due to some issue discovered by the FBI's Crime Unit, which is bogus. I attempted to phone the SS Fraud line, but I don' have the time for a 50 minute wait.
bandogold
December 05, 2019
530-248-6764 is one of the scam numbers. And they pick up when called back at that number.
samara
December 05, 2019
I received a call today claiming they are from the social security office and that I have a problem in my card and it was suspended because they suspected some unusual activities. They asked me the last 4 digits for my SSn and gave it to them at first. Then after talking for few and claiming to explain the situation, they asked about the bank I have an account in. I hang up the phone here.
Mimi
December 06, 2019
Just received such a scam call from 657-400-3217
Myrna.
December 06, 2019
I recieved a call yesterday and the recording said there was suspected to link to illegal activity on my Socical Security Number and i should call back at this Number 1-800-569-6159. I called the Number and they answered Social Security Office. I said how do i know if you were SS and then they hung up the phone.
EJ
December 06, 2019
received a call for 940-487-6210 claiming my SS# was used in a crime and I needed to contact them before legal proceedings begin.
mlm
December 06, 2019
I just got a call from a number in Rockwell, Texas from the following number claiming “There is a legal enforcement action filed on your Social Security number for a criminal activities so when you get the message kindly call back at your earliest possible on our number 469-314-9516 I repeat 469-314-9516 before we begin with the legal proceedings thank you and have a nice day…” Called and told them that I thought it was a scam and that I’d be notifying social security about this to double check. The operator said I could “google him” to confirm it was legit... no thanks.
cathyf
December 06, 2019
rec'd call/voice mail @ 12:30 pm: fraud investigation department for social security call 877 417 7230.
Concern Citizen 2
December 06, 2019
I just received phone call from a scammer impersonator from the number 1-603-450-4142 claiming to be working for SSA Office in Houston TX. When I asked the individual to verify his employment with SSA he claimed he was working for the Fraud Division and he knew my name. When he requested additional information from me, it didn't fell right. I questioned him further regarding his work with the SSA, he hung up on me. He claim his name was William Gannon with the SSA Fraudulent Division.
Really Please
December 08, 2019
361-206-0136 this if a fraud/spammer...Saying it was Social Security and my number was being used as Fraud. Blocked/deleted - So scary for our senior citizens
B747Capt
December 09, 2019
I received a robo call this morning from 830 256-7874 saying that my SS number had been comprimised and that my account was being blocked. That I needed to contact a certain number immediately. FYI
Maritsa123X
December 09, 2019
I got a call this afternoon from 204-526-1027. The caller claimed to be from Social Security and said my SSN had been compromised and I needed to confer with a police officer. I then spoke with a man who had an Indian or Pakistani accent and I hung up when I heard his accent. I called the number to check on it. The man who answered had an African accent and claimed that I had reached the "prescription room" of Riverside Hospital. This is clearly a scam, and this phone number needs to be investigated and shut down.
scamreporter
December 10, 2019
rcvd the call from 1-443-720-6622. thought it was a scam and checked it out and sure enough!
Allysa Ramirez
December 10, 2019
They were calling from numbers in my area code, not knowing that I know no one in that code. Then they started calling from a "Private number" and asking my ex wife who is on social security disability to call a number because "I'm contacting you to discuss a matter that has been forward[sic] to my office for consideration of legal action. Including the filing of a lawsuit and/or complaint with the court. To discuss this[sic] pending actions that may be filed against you, you will need to contact the firm directly handling your file. Their number is (323) 552-7162." etc...