The Federal Trade Commission reports a surge in scams impersonating the Social Security Administration, with complaints rising 25% and costing Americans hundreds of millions each year.

If you get a call telling you your social security number has been linked to suspicious activity and is being suspended, you pay attention. If you're one of the more than 63 million Americans who ...

Numerous fraudulent websites and impersonators are currently charging fees for services that the federal government provides ...

Anyone can fall for a scam call. Here’s what to know about common phone fraud tactics and how to avoid becoming a victim.

The Social Security Administration is warning Americans to stay alert to fraudsters impersonating government officials after complaints about government imposter scams surged last year. The agency and ...

About 660 Americans reported losses tied to the operation, but many more may not have come forward.

People across the country are being targeted by scammers pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the SSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to try to trick people into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The warning is out that government imposter scams are rising nationwide. Mortgage rates edge back up to 6%, but 5% loans are still ...

Are you suddenly being inundated with calls about a loan you never applied for? You’re not alone. Annoying fraud calls from personal info-seeking scammers posing as processing reps, usually promising ...