Here are your choices:

  1. Ask for Reconsideration. This is an appeal.
  2. Ask for a Waiver. If you agree that you were overpaid, you can still ask SSA to waive it so that you don’t have to pay it back.
  3. Ask for a Payment Arrangement. Do this if you think that the overpayment was your fault or you can afford to pay it back.

How do I report misuse of Social Security?

How to report fraud. Do you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security? You can contact the Office of the Inspector General’s fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271 or submit a report online at

Does Social Security recognize conservatorship?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) disability program is the primary government benefit that provides income to people with disabilities. SSA does not recognize powers of attorney or guardians appointed in state court.

What is the difference between a trustee and conservator?

In general: A conservator is appointed to protect the person and/or finances of an incapacitated adult in situations where there is no responsible person already appointed. A trustee is named by someone while they are competent to manage trust property and protect the interests of the trust and its beneficiaries.

What happens if your Social Security number is stolen?

In addition to a breach, your Social Security number could also be stolen from documents in your mailbox, your trash can or by someone fraudulently posing as a representative of a trusted institution.

How can I find out if someone is using my Social Security number?

To see if your Social Security number is being used by someone else for employment purposes, review your Social Security Statement at to look for suspicious activity. Finally, you’ll want to use additional scrutiny by regularly checking your bank and credit card accounts online.

What to do if a judge is corrupt?

Those who were injured in courtrooms by the activities of corrupt judges in cahoots with equally corrupt attorney’s and state agencies, including probate, were told to hire an attorney; it was a legal issue.