How to Report False Disability Claims

Many people are falling on hard times and some are choosing to try to defraud the government by getting disability benefits that they are not entitled to. This is not only morally wrong but also illegal. If someone knows of a false disability claim there are steps that they can take to report the claim.

1. Contact Social Security by phone at 1-800-772-1213, or by mail at Social Security Administration Office of Public Inquiries, Windsor Park Building, 6401 Security Blvd.
   Baltimore, MD 21235.


2. Ask the official about what is considered to be fraud when it comes to disability claims.


3. Explain to them the issues you have noticed and ask them if it would be considered fraud and if you should report the issues.


4. Request the Fraud Reporting Form or ask where you can download the form.


5. Choose if you want to have anonymity or not. 


6. Check the appropriate box. 


7. If you have chosen not to be anonymous fill out your appropriate information. 


8. Fill out the appropriate information for the person you are reporting. 


9. Try to include as much information as you possibly can. 


10. Be certain that the information you include is as reliable and truthful as possible. 


11. Make sure to include the person's name, what you think the fraud is and how you think the fraud is being perpetrated. 


12. State specific incidences or accounts when you have noticed the fraud being committed. 


13. Mail the Fraud Reporting Form to the Social Security Fraud office at P.O. Box 17768 in Baltimore, MD at ZIP code 21235.


14. Do not expect to hear updates regarding the charges as it would be a violation of the persons right to confidentiality.