fraud
Fighting Social Security Fraud Surprisingly Controversial
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.…
A Realistic Perspective on Reducing Social Security Fraud
Most media accounts of recently announced Social Security changes have been met with criticism by reporters, liberals, and anyone else wishing to label the Administration’s fraud and waste reduction efforts as misguided. But reality is that nearly $72 billion in…
Social Security Fraud
The new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is looking into fraudulent spending of social Security funds. Instead of joining the effort to rid Social Security of waste, Democrats are spreading erroneous information, saying the Trump administration is going to dump…
Ways to Safeguard your Social Security Account against Scammers
When someone uses your personal information for their own benefit identity theft has occurred. Josh Weller, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Denver CO, explains how to avoid this situation in this article published by The Sundance Times on July…
Handling Social Security Fraudsters
Knowing how to spot a scam is very important, as scammers are always coming up with new angles. You may be contacted by someone claiming to be from Social Security who is just fishing for personal information. It never hurts…
AI may make fraudulent schemes easier and faster to execute
Elon Musk said, “While AI has tremendous potential to transform industries, we must not forget the impact it could have on society and must work to mitigate potential risks.” The risk is here now. The Social Security Administration Office of…
Minimizing the Risk of Scams for People Living with Dementia
(Source -www.ssa.gov/blog) Financial crime against older Americans is a growing problem. People living with dementia are at an especially high risk of becoming victims of fraud and financial abuse. That’s why we’re grateful for Social Security’s unwavering commitment to combatting…
Improving Your Fraud Protection Through Digital Precautions
Over two million fraud cases were reported last year, and that may be just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Many are not reported, possibly because of embarrassment or just not knowing what to do. The best course of action…
Investment Protection from Social Security
The Social Security Administration’s Erin Thompson in an article posted today on the News-Herald, outlines the SSA’s stance on fraud and the steps the agency takes to protect beneficiaries from the attacks of scammers, imposters, and the like. The post includes…
The Scammers Are Hard At Work, Scheming to Get Your Money
As the saying goes, never let a crisis go to waste (or something like that). And that’s a motto that is driving a whole new set of swindlers and con men to your door (and likely to your keyboard). The Federal Communications…