Social Security Fraud Reporting

Summary

To address false claims affecting Social Security benefits, gather evidence and report the issue to the SSA. Consider filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Financial Services using forms DFS-10-3 and DFS-10-1. Contact the SSA Office of the Inspector General for further action. If legal costs are a concern, explore free services from law school clinics or non-profit organizations. Collect affidavits and official records to disprove false allegations.

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We told SSA in a smaller hearing that this was a lie, but it doesn't sound like they will do anything. We also wrote to them, but Social Security only sent information on how to turn recipients in for lying, not for turning in those who are maliciously committing slander and or libel to get someone removed.
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Here are some steps you could take:
- Collect and organize evidence of the false statements and their impact.
- Report the malicious slander/libel to the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
- Consider consulting with a lawyer specializing in defamation or Social Security issues.
Have you considered seeking advice from a defamation lawyer in Florida?
All defamation lawyers cost too much. NONE of them will work for free, and the bar and legal aid both had no one.
I understand the difficulty of finding affordable legal help for your situation. Here are some alternative steps:
- Contact local law schools to see if they have legal clinics offering free services.
- Look into non-profit organizations that provide pro bono legal assistance.
Have you explored these options yet?
Yes. There is no help
It sounds like a frustrating situation. Here are a few more suggestions:
- Consider filing a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Financial Services.
- Reach out to the Legal Services Corporation for potential assistance.
- Contact your local congressperson for help in dealing with the SSA.
Have you tried reaching out to any local advocacy groups?
What forms are needed for filing a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Financial Services? There are no advocacy groups here who help as they claim underfunding, and the congressmen did nothing. Just ignored it
To file a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Financial Services, you need the following forms:
- DFS-*-*: Consumer Complaint Form
- DFS-*-*: Complaint Affidavit (if required)
You can find these forms on the Florida Department of Financial Services website. Have you already attempted to gather evidence for your complaint?
How do you file a consumer complaint on Social Security?
To file a consumer complaint about Social Security in Florida, follow these steps:
- Contact the SSA Office of the Inspector General: File a report online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report or call *-*-*-*.
- Submit a complaint to the Florida Department of Financial Services: Use the DFS-*-* Consumer Complaint Form available on their website.
Have you gathered all the necessary evidence to support your complaint?
How do I gather evidence to prove a negative? One of the things they said was that the recipient organized a petition to remove them from their job, thereby proving they can do paperwork. The recipient did no such thing.
Proving a negative can be challenging, but here are some steps to gather evidence:
- Collect documents that show the recipient's activities and timeline.
- Gather statements from witnesses who can confirm the recipient did not organize the petition.
- Obtain any relevant communication records (emails, messages) from the period in question.
Have you started compiling any of this evidence yet?
To our knowledge there were no petitions, and there weren't emails about it.
I understand that gathering evidence to disprove false claims can be difficult. Here are a few additional steps you might consider:
- Obtain affidavits from individuals who can confirm the recipient's lack of involvement in the petition.
- Compile any official records or documents that show the recipient's activities and whereabouts during the time in question.
- Seek assistance from local legal aid organizations that may offer help in such cases.
Have you tried reaching out to any local community centers or support groups for additional guidance?