In a world where everything from dating to banking happens on your smartphone, it’s no surprise that identity verification has followed suit. What used to require an in-person visit, a stack of ...

As of April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented new identity verification requirements. These measures aim to protect Social Security records and benefits from ...

As consumers, we’ve likely run across cautionary tales and product ads focused on identity theft in a variety of media, from television commercials to podcasts and online news sources to local radio.

A new policy requiring many Social Security recipients to verify their identity is set to take effect this month. Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those ...

Have you ever received a text message or a phone call from someone asking you to verify your identity by sending them a code? If you have, you may have been targeted by the Google Voice verification ...

From phishing to scam phone calls, cybercrime is on the rise, with 34% of Americans reporting having experienced an online scam in 2024. In 2023, Americans lost $10 billion to online scams. And it isn ...

STATERS THAT RELY ON THESE BENEFITS. BY TACKLING THE WASTE AND FRAUD IN ENTITLEMENTS LIKE SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, CAN WE ACTUALLY PRESERVE THOSE PROGRAMS FOR THE FUTURE? ELIMINATING FRAUD IS THE ...

FMCSA now requires identity verification for new registrants in URS. The agency plans to require all registrants to verify their identities once its new registration system rolls out. The new ...

Q: Is it true the rumor that all Social Security beneficiaries will have to go to a location to verify their identity to receive their monthly check? A: The Social Security Administration had ...

Significant changes are on the way for Social Security beneficiaries and applicants as the Social Security Administration (SSA) adopts new identity verification requirements. The SSA distributes ...