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Fraud

  1. What should I do if I get a call claiming there's a problem with my Social Security number or account?
  2. What should I do if I think someone is using my Social Security number?
  3. How do I report fraud in the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare programs?
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Representative Payees

  1. What is Advance Designation?
  2. How can I report my wages online if I am receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
  3. How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?
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Appointed Representatives

  1. How can a representative help me with my Social Security claim?

Noncitizens

  1. Can noncitizens living in the United States receive Social Security benefits?
  2. Can noncitizens living outside the United States receive Social Security benefits?
  3. Can a noncitizen get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Death Records

  1. Where can I get a copy of the Death Master File?
  2. Can you provide a copy of a deceased person’s Social Security number application for genealogical research?
  3. What should I do if I am incorrectly listed as deceased in Social Security’s records?

Prisoners

  1. Can prisoners get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?
  2. If I am arrested while on parole or probation, will my benefits stop?
  3. Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before my planned released from a prison or other institution?

General Questions

  1. How can I get help from Social Security?
  2. How can I get help to buy food?
  3. How do I correct my earnings record?
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Taxes

  1. Must I pay taxes on Social Security benefits?
  2. How can I get a copy of my wage and tax statements (Form W-2)?
  3. What is the current maximum amount of taxable earnings for Social Security?
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Credits

  1. How do I correct my earnings record?
  2. Can I apply work overseas to my U.S. Social Security record?
  3. Can I contribute money to Social Security to earn extra credits?
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Funding

  1. What are the Social Security Trust Funds?

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