When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

Your Social Security Number is one of your most valuable personal assets. In today’s digital world, protecting your identity ...

When a person passes away, the Social Security Administration does not reuse that persons Social Security Number, ever, for ...

A Greenfield woman is accused of using another person’s Social Security number to obtain a $40,000 loan. Rebecca L. Neal, 45, ...

There are a lot of bad things that can happen in our “golden years,” and one of them is identity theft. Think about it. You ...

It’s a great question! I’ve been hearing from many older readers around the country that are deeply troubled by the news that ...

Scams are designed to either steal your money or your identity in order to steal your money later. Scammers have all kinds of ...

In mid-March, the SSA announced that stronger identity verification procedures would cut down on fraud. Anyone who couldn't use their “my Social Security” would need ... recommends that people also ...

The Sheriff's Office has arrested 45-year-old Rebecca Neal of Greenfield, on charges of attempted identity theft in the first ...

“Eighteen criminal illegal aliens have been charged as the result of an immigration-related identity theft investigation ...

All Social Security claims ... to verify their identity online. The agency now allows "individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities designed ...