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Questions about Social Security Benefits

The Fraud Hotline cannot assist individuals with questions about their Social Security account, requests for new or replacement Social Security number (SSN) cards, or issues involving the granting or denial of benefits. These issues can be addressed by:

blue bullet Contacting SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (toll free), or
blue bullet By visiting SSA's website at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/reach.htm.

Medicare or Medicaid Fraud

In addition, if you wish to report Medicare or Medicaid fraud, please contact:

blue bullet The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General at 1-800-447-8477, or
blue bullet Visit their website at http://oig.hhs.gov/index.asp

Identity Theft

Visit their website at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
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