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Fact Check: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez social security fraud claim originated on self-described satire site
A claim that Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fraudulently redeemed her deceased grandmother’s retirement ...
Social Security implements anti-fraud measures for telephone claims. Here's what to know
The Social Security Administration recently implemented anti-fraud measures for telephone claims. Here's what that means for ...
Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start Monday. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration is set to implement on Monday new anti-fraud measures that have sparked widespread concern ...
Trump Memo Will Boost Musk’s Bid to Find Social Security Fraud
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a memorandum intended to curb fraud in Social Security programs, a campaign that has ...
Federal judge temporarily restricts DOGE access to personalized Social Security data
An Obama-appointed judge in Baltimore issued a preliminary injunction Thursday restricting the Department of Government ...
Social Security backtracks on in-person identification policy after outcry. Here's what it means.
The agency said it's reversing a decision to cut phone services for identity verification after a backlash from seniors.
Social Security explains who needs to report to offices, walks back cuts to phone services
The Social Security Administration recently walked back plans to have recipients make in-person visits in order to finalize ...
Some Social Security helpline functions disconnected. How it affects you or your parents
Seniors can no longer change their direct-deposit information over the phone and confusion reigns about what other functions have been disconnected.
Federal judge imposes new restrictions on DOGE's access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
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Social Security implements anti-fraud measures for telephone claims. Here's what to know
All Social Security claims made over the telephone will be subject to an anti-fraud check moving forward, the agency confirmed on April 14. The implementation of the security measure comes weeks ...