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Consumer Fraud Reporting offered at Social Security Administration

6401 Security Boulevard, Windsor Park Building, Woodlawn, MD 21207

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Hours

M-F, 10am-4pm, EST.

Application process

Anonymously by mail, telephone or electronic Fraud Reporting Form. Provide the suspect and victim's name, SSN, date of birth, address and telephone number. Include details of the allegation, such as  
  • Who committed the fraud,
  • What exactly did the suspect do,
  • Where the fraud took place,
  • When it happened,
  • How was the fraud committed,
  • The reason (if known)
  • Why the person committed the fraud and
  • Who else has knowledge of the potential violation

Fees

None.

Service area

Stevens, WA Whatcom, WA Columbia, WA Kittitas, WA Pacific, WA Island, WA Snohomish, WA Thurston, WA Douglas, WA Clallam, WA Skamania, WA Grant, WA Klickitat, WA Asotin, WA Kitsap, WA Pend Oreille, WA Walla Walla, WA Pierce, WA Whitman, WA Okanogan, WA Benton, WA San Juan, WA Franklin, WA Grays Harbor, WA Lewis, WA Garfield, WA Chelan, WA Adams, WA Yakima, WA King, WA Lincoln, WA Wahkiakum, WA Clark, WA Jefferson, WA Cowlitz, WA Mason, WA Ferry, WA Skagit, WA Spokane, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish
Receives allegations of fraud, waste or abuse within the Social Security system by telephone, regular mail, electronic mail and fax.   Allegations received are reviewed to determine the most appropriate course of action.   Cannot assist consumers or intervene in applications for benefits that are currently pending before the SSA.   Examples of violations that are reportable to the Fraud Hotline include  
  • Criminal activity such as false statements on claims
  • Concealment of material facts or events that affect eligibility
  • Misuse of benefits by a representative payee
  • Buying or selling Social Security cards or SSA information
  • Social Security number misuse involving people with links to terrorist groups or activities
  • Crimes involving SSA employees and standards of conduct violations, among others
Cannot provide information regarding what action they have taken on any allegation reported to the office or the status of the claim.   Receipt of a claim will be acknowledged by mail or email.   There will be no further communication from the Office of Inspector General.

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Providing organization

Social Security Administration
Manages application and administration offices for federal Social Security programs that provide financial assistance to vulnerable adults.
Consumer Fraud Reporting offered at Social Security Administration