Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income for millions of Americans, but growing concerns about fraud are making many question how safe their benefits really are. According to new data ...

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano said Social Security numbers are vulnerable to exploitation and fraud across multiple government agencies, from the DMV to Medicare.

The SSA's fraud detection system, launched in April, was part of a broader policy shift encouraged by the Department of Government Efficiency, which had been headed by Elon Musk. According to ...

Some Social Security phone services were disconnected Monday as part of a fraud-busting effort but advocates say there's confusion about what remains. The changes require in-person or online identity ...