What you need to know about Social Security's new anti-fraud measures

Social Security Administration launches anti-fraud measures

The Social Security Administration (SSA) implemented anti-fraud tools to protect customers who file claims over the phone following Elon Musk’s warning that fraudsters were targeting the agency’s call-in lines to steal benefits.The agency launched measures that will "identify suspicious activity in telephone claims by analyzing patterns and anomalies within a person’s account," effective immediately, according to the SSA. The agency said if the …

Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start today. Here’s what you need to know

Social Security will now conduct an anti-fraud check on all phone applications for benefits and flag claims that could be fraudulent.

Social Security’s much-revised rules for phone claims take effect; What you need know

New anti-fraud checks will be performed on all phone claims beginning Monday, April 14. Any potential regularities could require indivuals to prove their identity in-person at a Social Security office.

What you need to know about Social Security's new anti-fraud measures

Discover how Social Security's new anti-fraud policies, including identity verification and direct deposit changes, are affecting beneficiaries nationwide

Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures set to begin

Social Security is undergoing a massive overhaul led by the Department of Government Efficiency.

Social Security changes spark concerns among Wisconsin seniors, disabled

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement changes Monday in an attempt to cut down on fraud that happens over the telephone and beneficiaries have mixed reactions about what all of this could mean for them."I was on the phone for two and a half hours and they just disconnected me so I called back again and it rang and it did the same thing. You can't get through," said Alicia Capetill, who traveled to the SSA office in Sheboygan on…