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Phishing scams have been on the rise for quite some time and now there is a new target: retirees. A Social Security ...
Keep a weathered eye on those pop-up messages; it might be scammers looking to phish you out of your retirement money.
SSA and Treasury Department officials underscored that neither agency will ever request payment to expedite or set up ...
Social Security scams are the most common type of government impersonation fraud in the U.S. How do you spot one before it’s too late?
You can never be too prepared: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers some tips to help you guard against new Social Security scams.
Spokeo reports that with growing Facebook Marketplace usage, awareness of scams like counterfeit goods and phishing attempts ...
Nearly six in 10 companies experienced incidents because of voice or text phishing attacks that led to executive ...
The SSA’s July 3 email announced that the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill (signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4) would essentially eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security ...
The SSA is no stranger to phishing scams—the Office of the Inspector General put out an alert last month warning the public of fraudulent emails purporting to include Social Security statements ...
A seemingly innocent message on Instagram asking for a vote can hide a dark secret. The "vote for me" Instagram scam can ...
Phishing scams in 2025 are more deceptive than ever. Learn how to spot fake messages, avoid traps, and protect your personal ...
Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.