Does SSI disability call you?

Be Alert. Social Security may call you in some situations but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number.

Can Disability call me?

Most people who apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be contacted by a disability examiner at some point after filing their initial application, although they won�t necessarily receive a phone call.

Why am I getting calls from SSI?

One common tactic involves fake Social Security Administration (SSA) employees calling people with warnings that their Social Security numbers have been linked to criminal activity and suspended. The scammers ask you to confirm your number so they can reactivate it or claim they can issue you a new one, for a fee.

What is the phone number to Social Security Administration?

1 (800) 772-1213
Social Security Administration/Customer service

How do you check if your Social Security number has been compromised?

at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338) or go to: www.identitytheft.gov/ To order a copy of your Social Security Administration earnings and benefits statement, or to check whether someone has used your Social Security number to get a job or to avoid paying taxes, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/statement/.

Who determines disability for Social Security?

6. Who determines whether a person is disabled? A determination as to whether a claimant is disabled as defined in the law is made for SSA by a team, composed of a physician/psychologist and a disability examiner, working in the disability determination services (DDS) of the State in which the claimant lives.

How can I find out if someone is using my SSN?

To see if your Social Security number is being used by someone else for employment purposes, review your Social Security Statement at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to look for suspicious activity. Finally, you’ll want to use additional scrutiny by regularly checking your bank and credit card accounts online.

Did a voicemail say your Social Security number is suspended?

A voicemail says your social security number is about to be suspended! Scam? Can’t be a scam, right? She had a nice British accent The Federal Trade Commission is warning of yet another round of scam phone calls claiming your social security number is about to be suspended because of fraudulent use.

What to do if someone calls 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. Or your bank account or credit card number.

Should you answer a voicemail from an unknown number?

Accompanying this post are audio clips and transcripts from two of the voicemails I received. The FCC advises consumers not to answer calls or respond to texts from unknown numbers. But this summer, the scam callers were persistent, leaving voicemails that threatened legal action if I didn’t call back.

Are you getting threatening messages about your social security?

It’s the morning of a busy day at home and you get a call from an unknown number. You answer only to find yourself on the receiving end of a threatening message saying your Social Security benefits will stop immediately unless you provide your personal information. It happens every day to thousands of Americans.