SSA OIG and DOJ Launch National Fraud Detection Center to Combat Social Security Fraud

The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (SSA OIG) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC). This new initiative aims to enhance federal law enforcement coordination to identify and disrupt complex fraud schemes targeting Social Security programs.

SSA OIG has committed dedicated analysts and investigators to this prosecutor-led effort, strengthening interagency collaboration. Kevin Huse, Acting Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, SSA OIG, said, "This partnership strengthens SSA OIG’s ability to support and collaborate with our law enforcement counterparts." He added that integrating analysts into the NFDC will fuse Social Security-specific intelligence with investigative data from across the federal enforcement community.

This unified approach is expected to enhance the capacity to identify criminal patterns, disrupt organized fraud networks, and protect programs relied on by millions of Americans. The NFDC serves as a centralized, collaborative space bringing together federal law enforcement, the Inspector General community, and state partners to hold accountable those who defraud federal programs.