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PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Sessoms, 60, of Philadelphia, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, April 29, before United States District Court Judge Chad F. Kenney to charges of Supplemental Nutrition …
$1 Million Fraud Uncovered: Philadelphia Man Admits to Exploiting SNAP, Medicaid Benefits with Stolen Identities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially endorsed President Donald Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Receiving Social Security Act Benefits,” doubling down on its commitment to …
Social Security Administration Backs Presidential Directive to Protect Benefits Integrity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, led by John Fetterman (D-PA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and John Cornyn (R-TX), is urging the Social Security …
Senators Call on Social Security Administration to Ensure Fair Retroactive Payments Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the rollout of advanced fraud prevention measures to bolster the security and accessibility of telephone claims. Starting April 14, 2025, …
SSA Introduces Enhanced Fraud Prevention Tools for Telephone Claims Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Xing Zheng, 35, of Queens, New York, was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release, according to an announcement by United …
Mastermind or Middleman? New York Man Sentenced in $3 Million Fraud Scheme That Exploited U.S. Emergency Funds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled updates to its identity verification policies, aimed at safeguarding millions of Social Security records and ensuring the secure administration of …
Stronger Rules, Safer Benefits: How the SSA is Fighting Fraud and Protecting Your Identity Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a series of measures aimed at bolstering transparency and accountability within its operations. The initiatives, which include updates on identity …
Your Social Security Experience Is About to Change: Bold New Measures to Cut Wait Times and Boost Transparency! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an official statement refuting recent claims that it is permanently closing local field offices. According to the agency, these reports …
Social Security Speaks Out: The Truth Behind Field Office Closure Rumors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially resumed debt collection activities through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), a move aimed at recovering billions in overpayments while reaffirming …
Social Security Cracks Down! $2.7 Billion Debt Collection Resumes, Impacting Thousands Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a newly devised strategy aimed at bolstering the Electronic Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (eCBSV) service. This comprehensive plan, …
Social Security Administration Unveils Plan to Streamline eCBSV Service and Reduce Costs Read More