Will the IRS call you about Social Security?

The IRS reaches out to taxpayers through regular mail, not phone calls, texts or email messages. And IRS agents will never call you and ask for your Social Security number or other personal information.

How does IRS notify you of audit?

In many cases, the IRS will send a letter simply asking for additional information or clarification of details listed on your tax return. An IRS audit letter will come to you by certified mail. When you open it up, it will identify your name, taxpayer ID, form number, employee ID number, and contact information.

How do I report a suspicious phone call from Social Security?

If you receive a suspicious call from someone alleging to be from Social Security, hang up, and then report details of the call to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at Please share this information with your friends and family to help spread awareness about Social Security scams.

What to do if you get a call from Social Security?

Social Security may call you in some situations but will never: Threaten you. Suspend your Social Security number. Demand an immediate payment from you. Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer. Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash.

Can a person block you from calling your Social Security number?

Your social security number can never be blocked. The Social Security Administration will never call you. It’s a scam. Tell all your friends and family that if they get a call from the Social Security Administration, it’s a scam.

What to do if you get a call from the IRS?

Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer who owes taxes.

What is the phone number for the Social Security Administration?

The number for the Social Security Administration is 1-800-772-1213. Never call another number provided in a phone call or email. The Social Security Administration will never threaten to arrest you.