SSN

[nadler Howard 27]

I called SSN office to find out how to get my SSN, I was told I need to contact Homeland security. Few hours later, I had a call back from SSN office with automated message saying, that is a social security fraud and ask me to press 1 to speak to Officer. As soon as i press 1, the line cut off. Can anyone tell me why I receive call back from them with such words of fraud?

[Ontarkie 13,957]

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[Liam2021 564]

IRS or SSN office  never call, they only send mail, so it's a fraud. If you arrived and not received your SSN after 3-4 weeks. You can go to SSN office( bring your PP with IR/CR visa on it) and request for a SSN.

[Going through 5,668]

Statement by the Inspector General of Social Security regarding recent scams involving what you've described above:

 

https://oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/news-releases/july16-advisory 

 

The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about ongoing Social Security Administration (SSA) impersonation schemes.  SSA and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have recently received several reports of suspicious phone calls claiming to be from SSA. 

 

In one case, an automated recording states the person’s Social Security number (SSN) “has been suspended for suspicion of illegal activity,” and the person should contact a provided phone number immediately to resolve the issue.  The call concludes by stating if the person does not contact the provided phone number, the person’s assets will be frozen until the alleged issue is resolved.  In another case, a caller claims to be from “SSA headquarters” and waits for the person to provide personal information, such as an SSN, address, and date of birth.  In January, the OIG shared similar information from the Federal Trade Commission, which reported an increase in reports of suspicious phone calls from people claiming to be SSA employees. 

 

SSA employees occasionally contact citizens by telephone for customer-service purposes.  In only a few limited special situations, usually already known to the citizen, an SSA employee may request the citizen confirm personal information over the phone. If a person receives a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from SSA, citizens should report that information to the OIG at 1-800-269-0271 or online via https://oig.ssa.gov/report.

 

[kris&me 572]

Did u check the box on the DS 260 for immigration to apply for the SS#

if you did,  you don't have to do anything but wait for the card to come

[nadler Howard 27]

9 minutes ago, kris&me said:

Did u check the box on the DS 260 for immigration to apply for the SS#

if you did,  you don't have to do anything but wait for the card to come

Yes I did. Thanks.

[Elrona 101]

1 hour ago, nadler Howard said:

Yes I did. Thanks.

Just be vary, although you did check the box in DS 260, you might still need to go to office to apply for SSN. I will give it about 2-3 weeks and then I'll head to office.