Q&A: Social Security Disability Today - April 17, 2011
1) About Social Security fraud, my question is what's the punishment when SS or fbi catch these fakes? Do they get 5 years in prison or do they make them pay the goverment back? Is the punishment severe?
I believe someone is committing fraud against Social Security. How do I report that?
Social Security considers reports of fraud very seriously. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates instances of Social Security-related fraud, waste, and program abuse. To report fraud cases, you can reach us by Internet, mail, fax, and phone.
I think someone may be using my Social Security number. What do I do? ... more1) About Social Security fraud, my question is what's the punishment when SS or fbi catch these fakes? Do they get 5 years in prison or do they make them pay the goverment back? Is the punishment severe?
I believe someone is committing fraud against Social Security. How do I report that?
Social Security considers reports of fraud very seriously. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigates instances of Social Security-related fraud, waste, and program abuse. To report fraud cases, you can reach us by Internet, mail, fax, and phone.
I think someone may be using my Social Security number. What do I do?
The Federal Trade Commission is the agency that handles identity theft; if you believe your identity has been stolen, you should contact that agency to find out what action you need to take. For general information about protecting your Social Security number, you can refer to our electronic publication, Identify Theft and Your Social Security Number.
You also may want to contact the Internal Revenue S... less
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