- November 9, 2025
Social Security’s Top 5 Scam Awareness Articles
March 15, 2024 • By BJ Jarrett, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner Reading Time: 1 Minute Last Updated: March 15, 2024 Did you join us for Slam
Protect Your Online Identity With Strong Passwords
May 2, 2024 • By Mark Majestic, Associate Commissioner, Office of Program Integrity Reading Time: 1 Minute Last Updated: May 9, 2024 World Password Day is
Inspector General’s Office Warns: Hybrid Scams on the Rise
Scammers are compounding tactics by using fake Amazon or PayPal tech support emails and text messages to get you to connect with an imposter Social
What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information
August 21, 2024 • By Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications Reading Time: 3 Minutes Last Updated: August 21, 2024 Note: The
Don’t “Fall Back” Into Scams This Season
The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are pleasant, and the fall foliage is beautiful. This is also the time of year when scammers are
SSA Talks: Recognize and Report Scams
The newest episode of SSA Talks features Kate Kleinert, a widow living near Philadelphia. As a warning to others, she shares her story of losing
Resolve to Protect Yourself From Scams This Year
In 2025, let’s make protecting ourselves against scams a top priority. In this article, we are sharing best practices and resources to help you protect
Learn How to Protect Your Identity During Identity Theft Awareness Week
Has someone misused your Social Security number or other personal information to open new credit cards or utility accounts? Steal your tax refund? File fake
7 Ways Veterans Can Protect Themselves From Scams
Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, burn pits, and other toxic substances during their military service may receive expanded health care and benefits under the PACT
COVID-19 and Medicare – Iowa Fraud Fighters
Avoid COVID-19 Scams With COVID-19 unfortunately still a part of our lives, so are the multitude of scams created to benefit from the virus. We’re