Social Security Launches New ID Technology
to Prevent Fraud
Posted By: earlybird, 4/16/2025 5:44:56 PM
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has rolled out “enhanced technology” to detect suspicious activity in telephone claims or banking changes. The new technology will strengthen identification verification, preventing fraud. The SSA had initially planned to roll out new identity proofing policies in March, but pushback from beneficiaries and advocates delayed it. The policies have gone through two changes so far. So, what are these ID proofing policy changes, and how will they affect you?Previously, Social Security recipients could call the toll-free number to change their direct deposit bank information. But there’s a problem with using the phone.
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2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and Family Members 5 replies
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