Report Social Security check fraud immediately to the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) online, by phone (1-800-269-0271), or by mail.

Key details needed include the suspect's and victim's name, address, phone number, and SSN.

Also, report scams to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and consider contacting local law enforcement.

Steps to Report Social Security Fraud

Online: Submit a report directly at oig.ssa.gov/report.

Telephone: Call the OIG Hotline at 1-800-269-0271 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST).

Mail: Send a report to Social Security Fraud, P.O. Box 17768, Baltimore, Maryland, 21235.

Fax: Send a report to 410-597-0118.

In--Person: Visit a local Social Security office.

Information to Include in the Report

Who: The name, address, and phone number of the suspect or victim.

What: Detailed information about the fraudulent activity (e.g., stolen checks, misuse of benefits).

When & Where: Dates and locations where the incident occurred.

How: The methods used by the fraudster.

Types of Fraud to Report

Misuse of benefits by a representative payee.