The Federal Trade Commission reports a surge in scams impersonating the Social Security Administration, with complaints rising 25% and costing Americans hundreds of millions each year.

Earlier this month, an elderly couple in Pennsylvania lost more than $1.3 million in an elaborate scheme executed by a thief posing as a Social Security Administration employee. The heartbreaking ...

About 660 Americans reported losses tied to the operation, but many more may not have come forward.

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

SSA officials say scammers use increasingly sophisticated tactics to trick victims into revealing personal or financial information. These schemes often follow a pattern using what officials describe ...

Scam calls are on the rise across the country, and unfortunately, older adults are often targeted. These callers can sound convincing, urgent, and even friendly – but their goal is usually to get your ...

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...