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Does Social Security ever call people directly?

Does Social Security ever call people directly?

Social Security may call you in some situations but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number. Demand an immediate payment from you.

Does the Social Security office ever contact you by phone?

SSA employees will never threaten you for information or promise benefits in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent. Just hang up. If you suspect you’ve been contacted by an SSA scammer call the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271.

Does the Social Security office call you for suspicious activity?

The SSA will never call you regarding your account, even if suspicious activity has been recorded. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to represent the SSA, the call is most likely a scam and you should hang up and report the call directly to the SSA.

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How do I get Social Security to stop calling me?

The Social Security Administration will never call you and threaten you with arrest or any other kind of legal action. You should just hang up the phone on anyone who makes those statements. If you worry a call you received could be legitimate, you can call that office directly. The number to the SSA is 1-800-772-1213.

What time does Social Security stop taking calls?

CONTACTING SOCIAL SECURITY 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. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day and on weekends.

How do I talk to a real person at Social Security office?

To speak to a Social Security Representative either in person or on the phone, you can do any of the following:

  1. Go to your local Social Security office in person.
  2. Call Toll-free: 1-800-772-1213 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time.
  3. TTY (for deaf or hard of hearing) 1-800-325-0778 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time.
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How can I speak to someone at Social Security?

You can call our National 800 Number at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter Wednesdays through Fridays or later in the day.