Fighting Social Security Fraud Surprisingly Controversial - FOX Business
When did efforts to fight fraud become a political “hot potato?” Well, don’t let it ever be said that even the most obvious improvement plan is immune to political criticism, because that seems to be exactly what is happening now. In an effort to ensure that Social Security benefits are protected from internet scammers, the Social Security Administration has just announced tighter restrictions to guarantee your SS payment is deposited where it should be. That’s a good thing, right? Not so, according to many media accounts, fueled by political junkies seeking a headline, because some Americans may be inconvenienced by the changes. In the midst of all the predictably negative press, this FOX Business News article by Pilar Arias provides an apolitical view of the recent changes announced by the Social Security Administration to shore up security, while simultaneously expediting processing. Click here to read more.
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