Our employees will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit in exchange for personal information or money. Social Security may call you in some situations, but will never: Suspend your Social Security number. Demand immediate payment from you.

Does the Social Security office call you for suspicious activity?

The SSA will never call you regarding your account, even if suspicious activity has been recorded. This is the official and only website for the Social Security Administration, and it provides access to tools to manage your account.

Can your SSN be suspended?

— No, your Social Security number cannot be suspended, revoked, frozen or blocked. It anyone tells you that, hang up immediately. But just to make sure it’s truly the SSA calling you back, hang up and call SSA’s main number at (800) 772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

How do I stop fake Social Security calls?

You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at add your personal wireless phone number to the national Do-Not-Call list donotcall.gov.

How do I know if my Social Security number has been suspended?

Check with the real Social Security Administration. The SSA will not contact you out of the blue. But you can call them directly at 1-800-772-1213 to find out if SSA is really trying to reach you and why.

What happens if you press 1 on a robocall?

A prerecorded message tells you to press “1” or some other key to be taken off a call list. The message offers you goods or services for free or at a suspiciously deep discount. The message says you owe back taxes or unpaid bills and face legal or financial consequences if you don’t pay immediately.

What can I do about fake Social Security calls?

If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from Social Security, hang up, and then report details of the call to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at

What to do if you get a call about your Social Security number?

If you’re worried about what the caller says, hang up and call 1-800-772-1213 to speak to the real SSA. Even if the wait time is long, confirm with the real SSA before responding to one of these calls. Never give any part of your Social Security number to anyone who contacts you.

How to report social security fraud to the Office of the Inspector General?

Speak Up. Reporting Social Security fraud to the SSA Office of the Inspector General is easy, safe, and secure. There is a widespread telephone scam happening right now across the country involving Social Security.

How to report a problem with your Social Security number?

Report Social Security phone, email, and text scams through our dedicated online form. The caller or sender says there is a problem with your Social Security number or account. Any call, text, or email asking you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash.

How to report a social security impersonation call?

For Social Security impersonations, contact Social Security’s Office of Inspector General at If you receive a notice from Social Security, please use the telephone numbers provided in the notice sent to you. You can also call 1-800-772-1213 or visit socialsecurity.gov for how to contact Social Security.