You can verify your identity on Venmo with just a few vital pieces of information, in order to send and receive money. Here's ...

Officials warn of 3 major Medicare scams this October: fake calls, “free” equipment fraud, and high-pressure enrollment traps ...

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“While most of the previous attacks have exposed sensitive but less critical information, the compromise of SSNs creates far ...

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Lately, scammers have targeted Social Security recipients with fake job listings, emails and in-person meet-ups to steal money or data. Avoid clicking on links in emails or meeting with people who ask ...

Phishing scams have been on the rise for quite some time and now there is a new target: retirees. A Social Security Administration phishing scam has been going around, and it can easily fool you if ...

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Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets ...