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

White House prepares to go after noncitizens who defraud entitlement programs

(The Center Square) – The White House announced Tuesday plans to help protect Social Security benefits from noncitizens and ramp up anti-fraud efforts.

DOGE warning has Social Security Administration launching anti-fraud measures

Social Security Administration will conduct identity verification for all in-person claims, too 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…

Social Security set to improve phone claim processing

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The Social Security Administration has announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools that will enable the agency to handle claims filed over the telephone.  The new system launches this week and should be capable of handling all claims, the agency said in a Saturday press release.  The new technology deployed by the SSA helps in analyzing patterns and anomalies in an individual’s accou…

SSA Enhances Phone Claims with Fraud Detection - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration (SSA) launched enhanced fraud prevention measures for telephone claims on April 14, 2025, allowing all benefit applications to be filed by phone while strengthening security. The new system uses advanced technology to detect suspicious activity, ensuring program integrity and improving access for Americans seeking benefits.The updated process enables the SSA to analyze patterns and anomalies in cla…

Social Security changes spark worries among Sheboygan 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…

Significant Changes In Social Security Rules Could Delay Your Payment? Here's What We Know!

There are a few significant changes in Social Security could delay your payment in April 2025. Thanks to the new rules and regulations that have come into effect. Read on for more details.