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Fact Check: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez social security fraud claim originated on self-described satire site
A claim that Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fraudulently redeemed her deceased grandmother’s retirement ...
Social Security implements anti-fraud measures for telephone claims. Here's what to know
Telephone remains a viable option to the public." Here are the facts: If you are changing your direct deposit information, ...
Sacramento County woman to serve a year in federal prison for bank fraud
Windy Lund and an accomplice admitted to stealing checks from mailboxes and depositing them in banks throughout the Sacramento region.
The HR Digest7d
SSA Anti-Fraud Measures 2025: Social Security Changes Are Now in Effect
The new SSA anti-fraud measures still allow Social Security claims over the telephone, but some changes require an in-person ...
Social Security’s new anti-fraud measures start Monday. Here’s what to know
Social Security is implementing anti-fraud measures requiring flagged applicants to verify their identity in person ...
Maryland Woman Sentenced Over 9 Years For Leading $5M USPS Check Fraud Scheme
A Maryland woman was sentenced to more than nine years in prison for her role in leading a multi-million-dollar check fraud ...
The Hill on MSN13d
Social Security walks back cuts to phone services, announces ‘anti-fraud check’
“Beginning on April 14, #SocialSecurity will perform an anti-fraud check on all claims filed over the telephone ... DOGE ...
Just The News13d
Social Security Administration announces it will conduct 'anti-fraud check' next week
The SSA said the fraud check would take place on Monday, April 14, and all claims that appear suspicious would require the ...
American Banker21d
Treasury's halt of paper checks likely to reduce fraud
Chris McGee, managing director at the consulting firm AArete, ascribes the recent increase in check fraud to two technological advancements: mobile deposits and digital check imaging. "The ...