Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

AARP Oregon opposes SSA customer service changes

AARP Oregon is urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reverse planned changes to customer service, set to start April 14.

Social Security Administration announces it will conduct 'anti-fraud check' next week

The SSA said the fraud check would take place on Monday, April 14, and all claims that appear suspicious would require the individual to prove their identity in person.

What Are the ID Verification Changes for Social Security?

Q: Is it true the rumor that all Social Security beneficiaries will have to go to a location to verify their identity to receive their monthly check? A: If you are already receiving Social Security benefits and you don’t need to change your direct deposit information, you don’t need to do anything. But starting April 14, if you are applying for retirement or survivor benefits for the first time, or you want to change direct deposit information f…

Social Security walks back cuts to phone services, announces 'anti-fraud check'

(The Hill) - The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated Tuesday its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services, saying it would be implementing an "anti-fraud check." “Beginning on April 14, #SocialSecurity will perform an anti-fraud check on all claims filed over the telephone and flag claims that have fraud risk indicators,” SSA posted on social platform X. Individuals that are flagged will be required to prove their ident…

Social Security walks back cuts to phone services, announces ‘anti-fraud check’

The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services, saying it would be implementing an “anti-fraud check.” “Beginning on April 14, #SocialSecurity will perform an anti-fraud check on all claims filed over the telephone and flag claims that have fraud risk indicators,” SSA posted Tuesday evening on…

Social Security implements stronger identity verification procedures

The Social Security Administration is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity. In-person identity proofing for people unable to use their personal my Social Security account for certain services will be effective April 14. “We have …