Can you get a phone call from Social Security?

We’ve heard stories about people receiving calls from “SSA employees” selling insurance and requesting birth date information. The Social Security Administration does not send unsolicited emails or text messages requesting personal information that should already be in its records.

How to report a social security impersonation call?

For Social Security impersonations, contact Social Security’s Office of Inspector General at https://oig.ssa.gov/report. If you receive a notice from Social Security, please use the telephone numbers provided in the notice sent to you. You can also call 1-800-772-1213 or visit socialsecurity.gov for how to contact Social Security.

How can a silent phone call lead to identity theft?

During a second call, the fraudster could call back and try to collect personal information.

What to do if you get a suspicious phone call?

Agency employees will not make unsolicited calls and request personal information. Be sure not to use phone numbers or links provided in a suspicious email, text, or phone call. Finally, we encourage you to set up a ” my Social Security” account at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/.

Do you get phone calls from Social Security?

Before you share your personal information over the phone, think about who is asking for it and why they are asking for it. The OIG has fielded reports that citizens are receiving questionable phone calls and text messages from people alleging to have a connection with Social Security and its disability programs.

For Social Security impersonations, contact Social Security’s Office of Inspector General at https://oig.ssa.gov/report. If you receive a notice from Social Security, please use the telephone numbers provided in the notice sent to you. You can also call 1-800-772-1213 or visit socialsecurity.gov for how to contact Social Security.

Agency employees will not make unsolicited calls and request personal information. Be sure not to use phone numbers or links provided in a suspicious email, text, or phone call. Finally, we encourage you to set up a ” my Social Security” account at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/.

Is the number on the caller ID for the Social Security Administration?

Your caller ID might show the SSA’s real phone number (1-800-772-1213), but that’s not the real SSA calling. Computers make it easy to show any number on caller ID. You can’t trust what you see there. Never give your Social Security number to anyone who contacts you.