It's a scam that has taken millions of dollars from consumers and now the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, designates today, Thursday, March 5, 2020 as National "Slam the Scam ...

As soon as scammers use up one trick to get your money, they're onto a new one. We all know how this works. These scammers use robocalls calls and spoofing to trick you. And for a while they were ...

A new scheme seeks to convince individuals that their Social Security numbers may be suspended due to criminal activities, the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration ...

Knowing what red flags signal a scammer can save you a lot of time, money and financial heartache. Here are nine of the most ...

RUIDOSO, N.M. — Multiple New Mexico towns and cities are warning people about a scam in New Mexico pertaining to Social Security. The Village of Ruidoso advised residents about the scam Thursday. They ...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that $12.5 billion was lost to fraud in 2024, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the top agency targeted by scammers, according to the SSA.

Earlier this month, an elderly couple in Pennsylvania lost more than $1.3 million in an elaborate scheme executed by a thief posing as a Social Security Administration employee. The heartbreaking ...

'Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits,' and may need new Social Security numbers, according to the complaint The private data of every ...

Lately, scammers have targeted Social Security recipients with fake job listings, emails and in-person meet-ups to steal money or data. Avoid clicking on links in emails or meeting with people who ask ...