Some Social Security Payments have already gone out for December, causing some people to have issues or questions about their monthly payments. If you’re in that situation, you’ll probably want to contact the Social Security Administration to get your questions and concerns answered.
Or maybe you are curious how much you will receive next year’s cost of living adjustment and not received your message with the amount. Or if you’ve received a phone call saying you’ve been a victim of Social Security identity theft, you may be concerned.
Do not be afraid. If there’s a problem with your account or if you have questions that the SSA should answer, here’s what to do and who to contact, depending on your situation. For more information, here’s the ultimate Social Security cheat sheet and what Social Security looks like when you retire.
If you think you’ve been scammed, do this
Don’t panic if you get a call that there’s a problem with your Social Security number, that you’re a victim of identity theft, or another scheme. The Social Security Administration says its employees will rarely call a person and threaten them with legal action or arrest.
Some scammers will contact people and threaten legal action, arrest, offer to increase benefits, protect assets or solve identity theft, the SSA explained in a message. Keep an eye out for any callers who say there are problems with your social security number or account, ask you to pay a fine or debt, or impersonate a government agency.
If you receive a call, hang up and provide the number to the Inspector General’s office by completing this form.
If you fell for the scammer’s call and provided them with personal information, don’t be embarrassed. Be sure to report that you have been a victim of a financial scam and share it with the SSA if you have suffered a financial loss. You can contact the number below for additional assistance.
Questions about your Social Security benefits? read this
If you have general questions about your Social Security payments, such as when you will receive your payment or how much your COLA increase will be, you can find that information on your My social security account. If you don’t have an account, you can expect a letter with that information in the mail this month.
For other matters, such as a missing payment, you can contact Social Security on the number below.
How to contact the Social Security Administration and more
Do you have any questions? Here are the phone numbers where you can reach these government agencies:
- Social Security phone number: 800-772-1213
- Social Security phone number: 800-772-1213
- Medicare Phone Number: 800-633-4227
- Social Security Fraud Helpline: 800-269-0271
Do you have more questions about social security? Here’s how your Social Security benefits will go up in 2023, when to start collecting benefits and who is be eligible for Social Security benefits for children.
