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Pitfalls and Trapdoors, and How They Can Derail Retirement plans
Although there’s been a slight dip in reported cases, the Federal Trade Commission still reports that 2017 produced 2.68 million fraud, identity theft, and similar reports. With over 40% of these being outright fraud situations, it’s not surprising that the…
Don’t fall for Social Security scams
It seems there is no end to the number and kind of fraud attempts that criminals will use to try to get at your money, and targeting seniors seems to be a very popular type of scam these days. Those…
“Suspended Social Security Number” Scam Alert
It sounds much like the process used by credit card companies when you account is determined to be involved in a fraud situation…your account is suspended and you need to contact them for resolution. That’s good for credit cards, but…
Social Security-Related Phone Scams–They Just Won’t Go Away!
This news4sanantonio.com post drives home the point that scammers and fraudsters continue to actively target unsuspecting citizens, mostly seniors with whom the term Social Security rings a loud bell. Being aware is being safe, and this post can help you avoid…
Another Scam Alert: “Medicare” Callers
The release of new Medicare cards–you know, the ones that have the Social Security number removed–has spawned a new scam. In this one, the callers identify themselves as affiliated with “Medicare” and ask for your Social Security number in order…
Get Set for Your New Medicare Card!
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Medicare beneficiaries can expect to receive their new Medicare ID cards starting in just a few days. They’re the first wave of cards to be issued, while Alaska, American Samoa,California, Guam, Hawaii, Northern…
New Medicare Cards, New Security…and New Scams
Roll-out of the new Medicare Identification Cards–the ones without Social Security Numbers–begins in April and will continue throughout the coming year. As you are most likely aware, the format changes were mandated by the passing of the Medicare Access and…