Social Security and OIG Hold 5th Annual National Slam the Scam Day

March 7, 2024 • By Jeffrey Buckner, Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are partnering once again to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during their fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7. “As public servants, we must use every tool at our disposal to raise awareness and protect the American people […]

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How to Spot an Imposter Social Security Social Media Account

February 29, 2024 • By Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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Do you know how to spot fake Social Security social media accounts? The tips below will help you protect yourself and your family. How fraudsters create imposter accounts Fraudsters create imposter social media pages and accounts using Social Security-related images and jargon, making them appear as if they’re associated with or endorsed by us. They […]

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Protecting Yourself from QR Code Fraud

February 22, 2024 • By Mark Majestic, Associate Commissioner, Office of Program Integrity

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Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. There are many legitimate and helpful uses for QR codes, from paying for parking to viewing a restaurant menu. But since scammers often use QR codes to carry […]

Tags: data privacy, fraud, scams

Social Security Publishes Proposed Rule for Payroll Information Exchange to Reduce Improper Payments

February 15, 2024 • By Jeffrey Buckner, Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Today, the Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using information from payroll data providers to reduce improper payments, including overpayments, which improves service to customers. Unreported, late reported, and incorrectly reported earnings are often a cause of overpayments […]

Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves

February 8, 2024 • By Mark Majestic, Associate Commissioner, Office of Program Integrity

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Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to impersonate you or steal from you. Did you know the consequences of identity theft are not just financial? These crimes have significant effects on relationships at work and home. They impact physical, mental, and emotional health and lead to lost opportunities for victims that are […]

Social Security Improves Customer Experience Ranking

January 25, 2024 • By Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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We’re committed to improving customer service by providing more access to our programs and services, and our efforts have paid off. We’re proud to announce that Social Security’s ranking on Forrester’s 2023 Customer Experience Index increased by 3.3 points – the only agency on the list to make a significant gain. We achieved this higher […]

SOAR Programs and Social Security

January 18, 2024 • By Darla Bardine, Executive Director, National Network 4 Youth

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National Network for Youth (NN4Y) is dedicated to transforming systems so that no young person in America experiences homelessness. In the United States, roughly 4.2 million young people— one in 10 young adults ages 18 to 25 and one in 30 youth ages 13 to 17— experience homelessness each year. Of those, about 700,000 are unaccompanied […]

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Learn About Social Security Online in 2024

January 11, 2024 • By Dawn Bystry, Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications

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Our programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with us online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account. […]

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New Year’s Resolutions to Combat Scams

December 28, 2023 • By Mark Majestic, Associate Commissioner, Office of Program Integrity

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Next year, resolve to protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. Ring in 2024 with some smart resolutions to protect your personal information! Stay informed of the latest scam trends Fraudsters continue to change their tactics. Stay informed by: Following reliable news sources. Subscribing to scam alert newsletters. Staying connected with […]

Tags: fraud, General Information, scams, social security, telephone scams

Martin J. O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security Administration

December 20, 2023 • By Jeffrey Buckner, Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in today by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025. Commissioner O’Malley expressed his gratitude for being chosen to lead the Social Security Administration. “I am honored for the opportunity of a lifetime to lead Social Security’s outstanding public servants […]

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