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The #NewYork Attorney General has announced the arrest and conviction of a former NYC Dept. of Corrections Captain for fraudulently collecting $200,000 in #SocialSecurity benefits. Read more: ow.ly/lZVO50WrP8B

The Disability Determination Service’s 21 percent productivity decrease and 81 percent increase in processing times coincided with the loss of key technical staff. Read our audit press release: ow.ly/vbxR50WtY4G

A New Orleans woman has been charged for allegedly stealing #SocialSecurity benefits improperly paid to her deceased mother’s bank account. Read more: ow.ly/gzBZ50Wttm8

🌍✨ Happy International Self-Care Day! Taking care of yourself includes protecting your personal information. Stay informed and vigilant against #SocialSecurity fraud to ensure your peace of mind. Remember, self-care is also about safeguarding your identity! #FraudPrevention"

Romance scammers often pose as military personnel - sometimes even claiming to be deployed overseas. They ask for money for leave requests, medical aid, or travel. ⚠️If someone you've never met asks for cash - pause, verify, and report. #RomanceScam #MilitaryConsumerMonth

A former New Jersey resident recently pled guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his participation in a telemarketing scheme to defraud timeshare owners over the age of 55 from 2016 to 2020. #SocialSecurity Read more: ow.ly/t8Pu50WuEzP

This Wednesday, we celebrate National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Learn more about the importance of whistleblowers in the short video below.

A Missouri man has pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud for stealing his mother’s #SocialSecurity Disability benefits since 2019. Read more: ow.ly/khbG50WuELc

SSA OIG joins our fellow oversight agencies in celebrating National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Today serves as a reminder of the important role #whistleblowers play in exposing fraud, waste, and abuse. Read our press release: ow.ly/xK9M50WxloS

📅 Mark Your Calendar! Regularly review your Social Security benefits and statements. Early detection of fraud can save you from future headaches! #StayVigilant #FraudAwareness

Have you received an unexpected calls or messages? Beware of scammers pretending to be with the Social Security Administration or the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. Read our latest scam alert: ow.ly/r1nm50Wy2Zb

We issued audit report Physical Security at Offices to determine whether the Social Security Administration monitored and resolved physical security issues identified during inspections of its offices. Read more: ow.ly/z2ry50Wxrew

A New Jersey man was sentenced to 1-year in prison for fraudulently obtaining approximately $691,465 in benefits from various programs and institutions, including the Social Security Administration and the United States Department of Defense. Read more: ow.ly/Czji50Wxt4r

A Massachusetts woman has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining approximately $41,954 in #SocialSecurity benefits and $3,200 in COVID economic impact payments. Read more: ow.ly/AfGp50Wvmf5

A Honduran national has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and faces a penalty of two years in federal prison. Read more: ow.ly/km6f50WxtcI

A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced in federal court to 1-year of probation and ordered to pay restitution of $116,758 for her convictions of #SocialSecurity fraud and theft of government property. Read more: ow.ly/Ic3W50Wxthq

We issued audit report Firewall Administration. The objective was to determine whether the Social Security Administration managed and maintained Agency firewalls in accordance with federal standards and guidelines. Read the report: ow.ly/4XQT50WBkRO

🚨 Fraud is a Crime! If you suspect Social Security fraud, report it at oig.ssa.gov/report. Your report can help bring fraudsters to justice! #ReportFraud #JusticeMatters

ICYMI: The FTC’s latest Data Spotlight shows a more than four-fold increase since 2020 in reports from older adults who say they lost $10,000 or more—sometimes their entire life savings—to scammers who impersonate trusted government agencies or businesses: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

A federal grand jury has convicted a South Carolina woman of fraudulently obtaining #SocialSecurity benefits. The investigation revealed that she improperly obtained her mother’s retirement benefits after her mother’s death in 2013. Read more: ow.ly/4Gr550WBl7h