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Provides a way to report fraud and scams involving Social Security. Also provides information about how to protect against scams and identity theft. Examples of Social Security fraud include: Making false statements on claims; Concealing facts or events that affect eligibility for benefits; Misusing benefits (by a representative payee); Failing to notify the agency of the death of a beneficiary and continuing to receive the deceased person’s benefits; Buying or selling Social Security cards; Filing claims under another person’s Social Security number (SSN); Scamming people by impersonating our employees; Bribing SSA employees; Misusing grant or contract funds.

Last Assured

11/28/2023

Physical Address

6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235

Voice

(800) 772-1213

Toll-Free | National Office

Eligibility

By Telephone; By Website

Agency info

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the United States federal government agency that administers Social Security Retirement Benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSDI), Social Security Survivor Benefits, and Medicare Benefits.