The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...

The news was quickly picked up and shared in other news outlets and on social media, and Snopes readers searched the site to ...

The two maintain that they won’t attack the program, but their repeated claims of rampant fraud serve a strategic purpose.

Beginning in April, millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public-sector workers will see ...

Navigating the thousands of Social Security benefits rules is tough, but there are three ways to contact the Social Security Administration should you need help.

The Social Security Administration late Wednesday "abandoned plans it was considering to end phone service for millions of Americans filing retirement and disability claims" in the name of rooting ou ...

There are actually two government shutdowns now pending. The potential temporary shutdown controled by Congress. And the ...

The heightened awareness of Social Security scams comes as the agency has announced a restructuring that includes job cuts and office closures. Earlier this week it said it was doing away with ...

Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.

After an exchange between Maine’s governor and President Donald Trump over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, ...

As the Department of government efficiency— or DOGE— continues to make cuts across many federal agencies, some people worry ...

A new scam has hit Cherokee County, with people receiving phone calls that they've missed jury duty and they have to pay up. Cherokee County Sheriff Jason Chennault said this is the latest and most ...