After installing anti-fraud checks for benefit claims made over the phone early last month, the Social Security Administration is considering walking back the policy after finding only two cases that ...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that ...

(CNN) — Senior citizens soon won’t be able to simply call the Social Security Administration to change their address or check the status of their benefit claim. Instead, they will have to first verify ...

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security numbers are vulnerable to exploitation and fraud across multiple government agencies, from the DMV to Medicare.

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income for millions of Americans, but growing concerns about fraud are making ...

(CNN) — Editor’s Note: After the publication of this article, the Social Security Administration submitted an amended filing to the Office of Management and Budget that states the additional ...