Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Identity theft has evolved into a high-stakes industry, and your Social Security number is the ultimate skeleton key for scammers.

The Trump administration says it's working to reduce the amount of fraud in federal government programs. However, fiscal ...

The Social Security Administration is warning Americans to stay alert to fraudsters impersonating government officials after complaints about government imposter scams surged last year. The agency and ...

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 ...

Since you deal with Social Security matters related to Medicare, maybe you can help me because on April 20, I received an email stating that I am to receive a $200 monthly increase in my Social ...

Each year, millions of Americans experience identity theft. In many cases, a stolen Social Security number (SSN) gives criminals the foothold they need to open credit cards, file fraudulent tax ...

Identity theft has evolved into a high-stakes industry, and your Social Security number is the ultimate skeleton key for scammers. While you're distracted by the chaos of a winter storm or busy ...