Social Security: The first time I tried this it went for * hours...
A Social Security customer review by GetHuman user ~jls65 from November 25th, 2017
Background on ~jls65's case
GetHuman: ~jls65 - can you tell our other Social Security customers when your case took place?
~jls65: Yes I can. It was afternoon, on November 19th.
GetHuman: Did you reach out to Social Security, and if so, how?
GetHuman: And which of these common Social Security customer issues best describes the reason you wanted to talk to them?
(Shows ~jls65 a list of common Social Security problems)
~jls65: "Local services" was why I was trying to call.
~jls65's review of Social Security customer service
GetHuman: So how would you sum up your experience for GetHuman's Social Security customer community? We'll censor any IDs, numbers, or codes and any inappropriate words here out of respect to the millions of other customers using this resource.
~jls65: The first time I tried this it went for * hours with no callback. I cancelled it and did it again and she called in * hour. Nicer than tying up my phone line!
GetHuman: Let's quantify your experience contacting Social Security. On a scale of 1 to 5, how easy is it go get help on a Social Security problem?
~jls65: I'd give them a one out of five for ease of finding your way to help.
GetHuman: What about quality of communication. How would you rate that on a 1 to 5 scale?
~jls65: I'd give them a two out of five on communication.
GetHuman: And what about Social Security's ability to quickly and effectively address your problem?
~jls65: For that I would say three out of five.
GetHuman: And finally- any advice for other Social Security customers?
~jls65: Call them early in the day or late. Don't forget any personal or account information you might need for Social Security to know who you are.
GetHuman: Well there you have it. Some useful feedback and words from ~jls65 taken from his Social Security customer service problem that occurred on November 19th, 2017.