Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. As credit bureaus and individuals catch on to the schemes of identity thieves, the con artists simply modify their tactics. Scammers are now combining ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Tens of thousands of Americans rely on Social Security benefits. The last thing most people want is to lose them to a scammer. That is why the Social Security ...

A new scheme seeks to convince individuals that their Social Security numbers may be suspended due to criminal activities, the Office of the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration ...

If there is something you can count on, it is that there seems to be a new scam every day. While we’ve covered different types of Social Security scams over the years, Jeanne from Hackensack, New ...

We’re always warned to keep our Social Security number secret, but what if you were told it wasn’t? The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors ...

Scammers are so common nowadays that it can be difficult to determine which calls are legitimate. Robocalls have become the norm, and can make it difficult to know when you should pick up the phone, ...

(KRON) — Authorities in the East Bay are warning of a recent scam after they said a victim paid suspects for a “new” Social Security number. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday the ...