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Learn how to spot a Social Security scam

Scammers exploit Social Security fears with fake calls and threats. Learn to recognize the signs and protect your personal ...

Americans over 60 are a top target for imposter scammers — how to guard against 6 common types of this fraud

Anyone can fall victim to fraud but the elderly may be particularly vulnerable. In 2024, Americans aged 60-plus reported the ...

Social Security Clawbacks: 9 Reasons the SSA Can Demand Repayment

Even minor mistakes can trigger overpayments. Learn nine surprising ways the SSA can claw back your Social Security benefits ...

DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking: Senate Democrat

A report issued Thursday accuses the Department of Government Efficiency of putting millions of Americans’ personal information in an unsecured cloud server. Released by Senate Homeland Security ...

Americans over 60 are a favorite target for imposter scammers — here's what you need to know to guard against 6 common types of imposter fraud

Anyone can fall victim to fraud but the elderly may be particularly vulnerable. In 2024, Americans aged 60-plus reported the ...

Inside the seven tumultuous days that led to the James Comey indictment

President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Lindsey Halligan had been on the job for just four days as US attorney when she stood before a grand jury seeking an extraordinary and unprecedented ...
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Owed Money from a Data Breach? Make Sure That Settlement Isn't a Scam

Your inbox could contain real money—or a trap. I made two fake settlement claim sites in five minutes, and I'm here to tell ...
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Locking your SSN could shield you from identity fraud

Locking your Social Security Number (SSN) is a crucial step in protecting against identity theft, as highlighted by recent ...

DOGE's insecure Social Security database part of secretive cybersecurity nightmare, report claims

A HSGAC report found DOGE copied the Social Security database, causing serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities and corruption ...

DOGE operates 'unchecked' at multiple agencies, Senate report finds. Here's what it recommends to protect Americans' data.

The Department of Government Efficiency is operating with "unchecked" access to American's personal data across multiple government agencies, according to a Senate report released Thursday that makes ...

DOGE put your Social Security Number on a cloud server with up to a 65% risk of getting hacked: Senate report

The unsecured database also holds dates of birth, parents' names, and other personal information—and Russia, China, and Iran ...

FBI warns hackers are impersonating crime reporting sites to steal your personal data — here’s how to tell

The FBI has issued a warning that hackers are impersonating its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website with fake sites ...