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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. Can I get a different Social Security number if I am a victim of identity theft?
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Representative Payees

  1. How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?
  2. What is Advance Designation?
  3. If I am the representative payee for someone who receives Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), what changes must I report to Social Security?
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Appointed Representatives

  1. How can a representative help me with my Social Security claim?
  2. How can an attorney collect a fee from a Social Security claimant?
  3. How can a non-attorney apply for direct payment from the Social Security Administration?

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. Are Social Security services affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
  2. How can I get help to buy food?
  3. How do I correct my earnings record?
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Taxes

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

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