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Massachusetts woman sentenced for bank fraud, theft from deceased account

In a news release from the Department of Justice, 68-year-old Debora A. Siler fraudulently obtained approximately $62,885 in Social Security benefits over a period of more than five years, from June ...
WBIW

Social Security surpasses 100 million mySocial Security accounts

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts. This marks a major ...

Oops! My new debit card was accidentally sent to my old address, and someone else used it. Here’s how to report fraud and protect your bank account

While theft of a physical card, like in Christl’s case, is less common, there are other ways to access your debit card information. These include card skimming devices on ATMs or point-of-sale ...

Scammers are staking out Americans' front doors in a wily new debit card scheme. Here’s what they’re after and how to protect yourself

The wolf at the door may not be what you think.
Budget and the Bees

Seniors: Stop Using Your Debit Card at These Places — Fraud Is Exploding

Protect your savings! Discover why seniors should stop using debit cards at gas pumps, restaurants, and online shops to avoid exploding fraud rates.

IRS tax refunds are expected to be huge. Here's when to expect yours

Tax refunds are expected to be big this year. Learn what the fastest and safest way is to get yours and how to track it.
NBC Washington

Social Security checks go out this week. Here are the changes for 2026

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...
MarketWatch

Your Social Security number is at risk, thanks to DOGE workers — along with every single SSN in America, whistleblower says

The private data of every American who has a Social Security number — or who has ever applied for one — is at risk after Department of Government Efficiency employees uploaded a copy of the Social ...
The Motley Fool

Here's What Happens When Someone Steals Your Debit Card Number

If your debit card number is stolen, fraudulent charges pull cash straight from your checking account. The bank's investigation happens later. That timing difference is why debit card fraud often ...
24/7 Wall St

Forget COLA: This Is the Social Security Number Retirees Need to Know In 2026

The 2026 Social Security wage base limit rose to $184,500 from $176,100 in 2025. Workers must earn at or above the wage base limit for 35 years to qualify for maximum Social Security benefits. Income ...
Android Authority

Eufy launches its first tracking card with Find Hub support

Eufy has launched the SmartTrack Card E40 tracker. This tracker has a 100-decibel alarm and supports Apple and Google’s Find networks. Expect to pay $34.99 for the SmartTrack Card E40 when it goes on ...
Yahoo

Your Social Security number is vulnerable to identity thieves — here's how to lock it down

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