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Fraud
What should I do if I think someone is using my Social Security number?
What should I do if I get a call claiming there's a problem with my Social Security number or account?
How do I report fraud in the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare programs?
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Representative Payees
What is Advance Designation?
How can I report my wages online if I am receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?
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Appointed Representatives
How can a representative help me with my Social Security claim?
Noncitizens
Can noncitizens receive Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security (SSI)?
Death Records
Can you provide a copy of a deceased person’s Social Security number application for genealogical research?
Where can I get a copy of the Death Master File?
What should I do if I am incorrectly listed as deceased in Social Security’s records?
Prisoners
Can prisoners get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?
If I am arrested while on parole or probation, will my benefits stop?
Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before my planned released from a prison or other institution?
General Questions
How can I get help from Social Security?
How can I get help to buy food?
How do I correct my earnings record?
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Taxes
Must I pay taxes on Social Security benefits?
How can I get a copy of my wage and tax statements (Form W-2)?
How can I have income taxes withheld from my Social Security benefits?
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Credits
How do I correct my earnings record?
Can I apply work overseas to my U.S. Social Security record?
Can I contribute money to Social Security to earn extra credits?
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Funding
What are the Social Security Trust Funds?
Upload Documents
What is the Upload Documents application?
What should I do if my Upload Documents request expires?
What should I do if I am unable to complete the PDF and save it to my device?
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