IMPORTANT security changes are coming to Social Security next week.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement the changes next week.
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The SSA has announced updates to its identity proofing requirements.
The agency’s official X account posted the news on the social media platform.
“Beginning on April 14, #SocialSecurity will perform an anti-fraud check on all claims filed over the telephone and flag claims that have fraud risk indicators,” the post said.
The account shared a series of follow-up posts elaborating on the updates.
“Individuals that are flagged would be required to perform in-person ID proofing for the claim to be further processed,” the account continued.
“Individuals who are not flagged will be able to complete their claim without any in-person requirements.”
“We will continue to conduct 100 percent ID proofing for all in-person claims. 4.5 million telephone claims a year and 70K may be flagged.
“Telephone remains a viable option to the public.”
Around 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month.
However, there have been some major adjustments since the start of the Trump administration this year.
Overhauls are being led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force.
The update follows the SSA’s decision to eliminate phone-based identity verification services.
This change was made in an effort to prevent fraudulent benefit claims.
A March 26 press release revealed that many claimants will no longer be able to verify their identity by phone starting April 14.
Beneficiaries, except those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), who cannot verify their identity online will need to visit a field office in person to complete the process.
The SSA also noted on X that it processes around 4.5 million phone claims annually, with 70,000 potentially being flagged.
The agency has pointed to identity theft and fraud attempts as major reasons for the change, with the goal of safeguarding the benefits distribution process.
Between January 2013 and May 2018, fraudsters altered direct deposit details to steal $33.5 million in benefits from 20,878 recipients, according to the SSA’s Office of the Inspector General
This highlights the significant threat posed by fraudulent activities.
The agency aims to enhance security and protect beneficiaries from similar schemes.
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