Office of the Inspector General, SSA
Social Security Administration
Reporting Other Issues
Questions about Social Security Benefits
If you have questions about your Social Security account, requests for new or replacement Social Security number (SSN) cards, or issues involving the granting or denial of benefits, contact SSA:
Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (toll free)
Online: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/reach.htm
Medicare or Medicaid Fraud
If you wish to report Medicare or Medicaid fraud, please contact the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General:
Phone: 1-800-447-8477
Online: https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp
Lost or Stolen Social Security Card
Our office does not investigate the loss or theft of personal property including wallets and purses containing personal identification. If your wallet or purse containing your Social Security Card is stolen, contact your local police department immediately to file a theft report. You should also contact SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 to request a replacement Social Security Card.
Misuse of Social Security Numbers on Federal Tax Returns
If someone incorrectly listed your Social Security Number or your child's Social Security Number on their tax return, or if the IRS has notified you that your refund cannot be processed because someone else has already used your Social Security Number on their tax return, you should contact the IRS toll-free at 1-800-829-1040.
Identity Theft
If someone uses your Social Security number to obtain credit, loans, telephone accounts, or other goods and services, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC collects complaints about identity theft from those whose identities have been stolen.
