How would I be contacted about Social Security issues?
CONTACTING SOCIAL SECURITY We are available to assist you by telephone, mail, or at www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/ through the internet. Our toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Does Social Security call and leave messages?
The real SSA will never call to threaten your benefits or tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards. You can’t believe the numbers on your caller ID. Scammers can easily fake those. But if you’re worried, call the real SSA at 1-800-772-1213.
What’s the number to call to contact Social Security?
If you want to contact SSA, call the customer-service line at 800-772-1213. Don’t assume a call is legitimate because it appears to come from 800-772-1213.
What to do if you get a fraudulent call from Social Security?
Social Security Administration employees will never threaten you for information or promise benefits in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent, and you should just hang up. Don’t provide any personal or financial information to these thieves. Call the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271.
How often do people get calls from Social Security?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that scammers call thousands of Americans every day, looking to wangle personal information, steal benefits or both.
What to do if you get a robo call from Social Security?
Do install a robocall-blocking app on your smartphone, or sign up for a robocall-blocking service from your mobile network provider. Don’t call a phone number left on your voice mail by a robocaller. If you want to contact SSA, call the customer-service line at 800-772-1213.
If you want to contact SSA, call the customer-service line at 800-772-1213. Don’t assume a call is legitimate because it appears to come from 800-772-1213.
Do install a robocall-blocking app on your smartphone, or sign up for a robocall-blocking service from your mobile network provider. Don’t call a phone number left on your voice mail by a robocaller. If you want to contact SSA, call the customer-service line at 800-772-1213.
Where can I go to talk to a social security agent?
If you need to speak with an agent, be aware that wait times may be longer than usual, which is why we encourage you to try our online services or call your local office first.