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Report: SSA OIG Estimates Millions in Incorrect Medicare Part B Premium Penalties Due to Processing Errors

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
April 23, 2026

Report: SSA Needs to Take Steps to Ensure Widow(er)s Are Appropriately Paid and Well-Informed Regarding Benefit Options

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
April 23, 2026

Illegal Nicaraguan Alien Guilty of Illegal Re-Entry of a Deported Alien

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
April 17, 2026

Social Security Administration Charge Card Program Risk: Low

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
April 15, 2026

Report: Employees Did not Accurately Process 38 Percent of Critical Payments Issued in Fiscal Year 2023

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
April 15, 2026

Two Men Admit Pocketing Millions in Donations from Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium Meant for Charity

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of California
March 11, 2026

New Federal Prosecutor Targets Social Security, Other Government Frauds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
March 06, 2026

SSA OIG Flags $4.9 Billion in Cost Savings from Unimplemented Recommendations in Annual Oversight Report

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
March 04, 2026

Lafayette Woman Sentenced To 48 Months in Federal Prison for Her Role in a Multi-State Vehicle Theft, Obliterating Vehicle Identification Numbers, And Identity Theft Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana
February 27, 2026

Gang Member Sentenced to 29 Years for Role in Sex Trafficking Operation

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas
February 19, 2026

Newport News Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Social Security Funds from His Deceased Neighbor’s Account

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia
February 18, 2026

East Weymouth Woman Sentenced for Bank Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
February 10, 2026

Marietta Scam Artist Sentenced to Nearly 15 years in Federal Prison for $13 Million PPP Fraud and Tax Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia
January 29, 2026

Two Area Men Indicted in Connection with Stolen Treasury Check Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
January 23, 2026

Corporate Executives Sentenced for Sprawling Racketeering Conspiracy Aimed at Violating Immigration Laws

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri
January 22, 2026

SSA Major Management and Performance Challenges in Fiscal Year 2025

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
January 08, 2026

New Jersey Doctor Charged in 58-Count Indictment with Distributing Opioids in Exchange for Sexual Favors and Defrauding New Jersey Medicaid

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey
January 07, 2026

Charlton Woman Charged with Bank Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
December 19, 2025

Georgia Woman Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Defrauding Widower

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
December 16, 2025

Kenner Man Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
December 01, 2025

San Diego Woman Admits Hiding Father-In-Law’s Death in Philippines to Collect His Retirement Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of California
November 26, 2025

Clay County Man Found Guilty of “Stolen Valor” and $140,000 in Benefits Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota
November 21, 2025

Honduran Nationals Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Offenses

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Louisiana
November 19, 2025

Franklinton Woman Guilty of Theft of Government Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
November 18, 2025

Leader of Bank Fraud Ring, Who Conspired with Insider to Drain Accounts, Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
November 13, 2025

Seaside Woman Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Theft of Government Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Oregon
November 04, 2025

Man Admits Concealing Death of Disabled Veteran for Years to Steal Government Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
October 20, 2025

$4.9 Million Secured for Victims of Ayudando Guardians Fraud Scheme Through Settlement and Asset Forfeiture

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico
July 17, 2025

Brazilian National Pleads Guilty to Perjury

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
February 13, 2025

“Diamond Enterprise” Boss Sentenced To 51 Months In Prison In Connection With Criminal Acts Including Racketeering, Threats, Money Laundering, Fraud, And Gambling

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York
April 19, 2022

11 Charged With Over $1.3 Million in Social Security Administration Benefits Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona
April 18, 2022

Brockton Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
April 13, 2022

Accountant Admits to Providing False Information to IRS

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Ohio
May 14, 2021

“Diamond Enterprise” Members And Associates Indicted For Racketeering, Gambling, Extortion, Fraud, Money Laundering, And Obstruction Offenses

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York
December 11, 2020

Cromwell Man Involved in Auto Loan Fraud Scheme Receives Additional Prison Time

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut
June 30, 2020

CEO and CFO of Lexington Medical Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding the United States

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky
June 11, 2020

6 Defendants Sentenced to Over 44 Years Combined for Drug Trafficking in South Arkansas

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Arkansas
March 09, 2020

10 Individuals Charged With Social Security Fraud In Operation Dead Ringer

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
December 05, 2019

Cooperative Disability Investigations Program Expands Reach of Anti-Fraud Efforts

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
September 30, 2019

Company Pays $50,000 Penalty to Settle Claim of Misleading Consumers with Social Security-Related Images

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
September 19, 2019

Background Screening Companies Agree to Pay $103,950 Penalty to Settle Claim They Violated Consumer Protection Law

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
August 27, 2019

"John Doe" Convicted of Passport Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
July 18, 2019

California Man Sentenced to More than 6 Years for Stealing Disaster Relief Funds Intended for Hurricane Victims

U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California
April 24, 2019

3 Georgia Residents Sentenced from Health Care Fraud Takedown Efforts

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Georgia
February 12, 2019

Social Security, OIG Expand National Anti-Fraud Program

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
September 27, 2018

7 Individuals Arrested and Charged in $9 Million IRS Impersonation Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Arkansas
April 27, 2017

Social Security, OIG Expand National Anti-Fraud Program

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
September 29, 2015

70-year-old Man Sentenced to Prison for Collecting Deceased Mother's Social Security for 20 Years

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
January 15, 2014

2011 to 2015 Strategic Plan Fourth Edition

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
December 02, 2013
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