Inspector General Warns Public about Widespread Social Security Scam Texts

March 4, 2020 • By Tracy Lynge, Communications Director for the Office of the Inspector General

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The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning of a new tactic by government imposters to reach — and victimize — Americans by phone. We have received reports of text messages on cell phones that appear to come from Social Security. The texts warn about a Social Security number problem. They ask […]

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Avoid Scams! Join the FTC and SSA During National Consumer Protection Week

March 2, 2020 • By Monica Vaca, Associate Director for the Division of Consumer Response and Operations, Federal Trade Commission

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Want to protect yourself from identity theft and scams?  Learn how during National Consumer Protection Week, the first week of March.  This year, we at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have joined with Social Security to help protect you. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Social Security and America Saves Week

February 28, 2020 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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This year, America Saves Week (ASW) runs from February 24 through 29. The week is an opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits. It’s also a great time for people to assess their own saving status, as planning and saving are key to a successful retirement. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No […]

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New Rule Modernizes How We Award Disability Benefits

February 24, 2020 • By Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration

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The Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs protect some of the most vulnerable people in our society. A successful disability program must evolve and support making the right decision as early in the process as possible. To help us do that, we must modernize the rules and standards we use to evaluate […]

10 Powerful Ways to Use Social Security Online

February 20, 2020 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Chances are good that you use the internet or a cell phone app every day. Social Security has you covered. We’ve created online tools to make the lives of millions of people easier. We’ve put together a top ten list of easy-to-use resources for you. Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for […]

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Social Security Launches New Campaign to Fight Scammers

February 13, 2020 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Recently, we launched a new Public Service Announcement* campaign as our latest step to caution you about the ongoing nationwide telephone impersonation scheme. The videos feature a message from our Commissioner, Andrew Saul. Along with our Office of the Inspector General, we continue to receive reports about fraudulent phone calls and emails from people falsely […]

Social Security Secures Today and Tomorrow for Workers and Their Families

February 7, 2020 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Social Security has tools, information, and services to help secure today and tomorrow for you and your family. When you start receiving Social Security benefits, certain members of your family may also qualify for benefits on your record. Benefits may be paid to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement

January 30, 2020 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Tax season is approaching, and we have made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from us in […]

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Making Wise Choices When a Representative Payee Manages Your Money

January 23, 2020 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assigned to help you manage your monthly benefits is called a representative payee. We may decide you need a representative payee if we receive information that indicates you need help to manage […]

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Certain Disability Payments and Workers’ Compensation May Affect Your Social Security Benefits

January 17, 2020 • By Mike Korbey, Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Many people working nowadays have more than one job. This means they have several sources of income. It’s important to keep in mind that having multiple sources of income can sometimes affect your Social Security benefits; but, it depends on the source. Disability payments from private sources, such as private pensions or insurance benefits, don’t […]