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Social Security & Disability Fraud
Social Security and Disability fraud includes concealing work while claiming benefits or using false identities to collect payments.
In 2025, a Utah man was sentenced to prison for fraudulently collecting over $500,000 in disability benefits.
The SSA reported 332,927 fraud allegations in FY2024, with half involving false personation or SSN misuse.
A Schenectady woman was indicted for Social Security fraud in 2024.
Social Security & Disability Fraud
Social Security and Disability fraud includes concealing income while claiming benefits or using false information to qualify.
In 2025, SSA reported $88.05 million in confirmed financial fraud for FY2023, with investigations into falsified disabilities. Scammers targeted beneficiaries with fake calls and debt relief ads in 2025-2026.
The SSA OIG's fall 2025 report noted 332,927 fraud allegations in FY2024, many involving SSI fraud.
Warnings and Prevention Tips
Never respond to unsolicited calls claiming SSA issues; verify through official channels.
Update personal info promptly to avoid discrepancies.
Helpful information:
Use the official mySocialSecurity account for secure monitoring; report fraud online at oig.ssa.gov or call 1-800-269-0271.
Enable two-factor authentication on accounts.