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Turning 65? Month-by-month plan to protect yourself

May 19, 2026

Turning 65? Month-by-month plan to protect yourself

Turning 65 can trigger data brokers to sell your personal details to marketers and scammers. Learn how to protect yourself before Medicare enrollment.

Why last year's breach is this year's identity fraud

May 10, 2026

Why last year's breach is this year's identity fraud

Identity fraud losses hit $27.3 billion in 2025 as criminals exploit stolen data long after breaches fade from headlines. Here is how to protect yourself.

NEWT GINGRICH AND RACHEL PETERSON: Washington must act to stop massive government fraud

May 5, 2026

NEWT GINGRICH AND RACHEL PETERSON: Washington must act to stop massive government fraud

President Trump's executive order establishes a fraud task force chaired by Vice President JD Vance to prevent billions in government program losses.

Trump jokes about security concerns, mic problems and Dr Oz during freewheeling Florida speech

May 1, 2026

Trump jokes about security concerns, mic problems and Dr Oz during freewheeling Florida speech

Trump turned a microphone malfunction into a comic riff at The Villages in Florida, joking that he was screaming his "a-- off" over the bad mic.

Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast

April 27, 2026

Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast

A dangerous phishing email disguised as a Social Security Administration notice tricks users into downloading malware. Here is how to spot the scam.

SSA impersonation scams are getting more personal

April 2, 2026

SSA impersonation scams are getting more personal

Over 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025, a 25% increase. Here's how SSA scams work and how to protect yourself.

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

February 21, 2026

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms

January 14, 2026

New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms

Sean Spicer’s new pro-Trump seniors coalition aims to keep Social Security and Medicare promises front and center, while pushing tax breaks and lower drug prices for 2026.

EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration's phone service under Trump

December 22, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration's phone service under Trump

Elizabeth Warren was 'completely wrong' about Social Security phone data, says commissioner Frank J. Bisignano after audit confirms reported metrics were calculated accurately

Romney breaks with GOP orthodoxy, says 'rich people like me' should pay more taxes to fix debt

December 19, 2025

Romney breaks with GOP orthodoxy, says 'rich people like me' should pay more taxes to fix debt

Former GOP Sen. Mitt Romney calls for higher taxes on wealthy Americans, citing the national debt crisis and a need for bipartisan fiscal solutions.