Authorities in the East Bay are warning of a recent scam after they said a victim paid suspects for a “new” Social Security number. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office ...

The Social Security Administration was in error and possibly illegal in an email generally sent to senior citizens on July 3. The email invoked the SSA’s name in offering partisan opinion, spin and de ...

Like in any other industry, scammers are operating from the shadows. In this case, they’re trying to trick people with fake ...

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 ...

One of the hallmarks that set the Social Security Administration apart from other government programs was its sedulous avoidance of anything resembling partisan politics. That was a key to its ...

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (now X), and LinkedIn have become central to our personal and professional lives. However, this massive user base has also attracted ...

FBI warns cybercriminals are ramping up social engineering attacks, using deception, AI and deepfakes to trick victims into ...

The SSA’s July 3 email announced that the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill (signed into law by President Donald Trump on July ...

Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and ...

Phishing scams in 2025 are more deceptive than ever. Learn how to spot fake messages, avoid traps, and protect your personal ...

A new Microsoft 365 scam sneaks fake billing alerts into your calendar. No clicks needed. Here’s how to protect your account.