Scammers See Free Money in Social Security Payments A new scam uses the Social Security Administration’s focus on letters to try to fool seniors into giving away some of their money. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office is warning seniors in Missouri, and possibly across the country, that a new … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
More Than Ever, 10.9 Million, Americans Receiving Social Security Disability
June 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
According to SSA, 10.9 Million Americans Receiving Social Security Disability Payments New information released by the Social Security Administration reveals that the number of Americans receiving Social Security Disability payments is at an all-time high, totaling 10,962,532. That number is … [Read more...]
Laptop Stolen from VA, Social Security Information from Veterans Disability Claims Could be Compromised
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Unsecured Laptop Missing from VA Could Compromise Social Security Information of Veterans Disability Claims Two months ago, a laptop at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center went missing. Now, more than 7,000 veterans in the state of South Carolina are being … [Read more...]
Social Security Switch to Direct Deposit Not As Secure as Hoped
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Increasingly Sophisticated Social Security Scams Target Seniors’ Direct Deposit Bank Information On March 1st, 2013, the federal government completely phased out paper checks in an attempt to ensure the safety of all benefits payments. Recipients of any federal benefits can either sign up for … [Read more...]
