Inspector General Warns Public About Caller ID “Spoofing” of Social Security Fraud Hotline Phone Number

April 2, 2019 • By Andrew Cannarsa, OIG Communications Director

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The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning citizens about a caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Fraud Hotline phone number. The OIG has received recent reports of phone calls displaying the Fraud Hotline number on a caller-ID screen. This is a scam; OIG employees […]

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April is National Social Security Month

March 29, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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April is National Social Security Month and this year we’re highlighting some of the time-saving features of a personal my Social Security account. Once you create an account, you’ll see that we already have your work history and secure information to estimate what you could receive once you start collecting benefits.  With your personal my Social […]

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How You Can Help Social Security Protect Your Information

March 21, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Protecting your information is an important part of Social Security’s mission. You work hard and make a conscious effort to save and plan for retirement. Unfortunately, fraud and scams are a part of our current reality. Scammers try to stay a step ahead of us, but our cyber-security programs help us protect the information entrusted […]

Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)

March 14, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Now that it’s tax season, you might be gathering all of your forms and documentation from the previous year. Sometimes getting all that material together — receipts for donations, business expenses, and travel — can be overwhelming. And losing one vital piece can take up time that you might not be able to spare. The […]

Why Social Security Retirement is Important to Women

March 7, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Social Security plays an especially important role in providing economic security for women. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. But, women face greater economic challenges in retirement. Women: Did you find this Information helpful? […]

Who to Contact: Social Security or Medicare?

February 28, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Sometimes it’s confusing to know who to contact and for what. Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren’t always certain who does what. This “cheat sheet” can help. Contact Social Security to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes No Thanks for your feedback!

Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)

February 22, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Tax season is approaching, and Social Security has made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. Now you can get a copy of your 1099 anytime and anywhere you want using our online services. A Social Security 1099 is a tax form Social […]

Social Security Benefits: a Lifetime of Protections for Your Loved Ones

February 14, 2019 • By Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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At Social Security, we know how much your loved ones mean to you—that’s why our promise of lifetime protections extends to them. When you work and pay Social Security taxes, some of your immediate family may also qualify to receive benefits on your record. We pay benefits to: Did you find this Information helpful? Yes […]

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Social Security and Black History Month

February 7, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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In February, our nation honors African Americans by celebrating Black History Month. Recognizing our shared history is one way we can affirm our belief in freedom and democracy for all. For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools for people of countless backgrounds and […]

National Data Privacy Day

January 28, 2019 • By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Far too often, the news alerts consumers about potential data breaches and concerns over the privacy of their personal data. In 2018, several major breaches affected millions. Questions and concerns about data and privacy are on the rise. To highlight the importance of data privacy, Congress decreed January 28 as National Data Privacy Day. This […]