Starting April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) enforces stricter identity verification requirements to protect Social Security records and benefits from fraudulent activities.

The new SSA anti-fraud measures still allow Social Security claims over the telephone, but some changes require an in-person appearance.

Social Security is implementing anti-fraud measures requiring flagged applicants to verify their identity in person ...

The Social Security Administration launched tools that will "identify suspicious activity in telephone claims by analyzing ...

The Department of Government Efficiency has been tasked with cutting waste in the federal government, including several ...