A new scam has hit Cherokee County, with people receiving phone calls that they've missed jury duty and they have to pay up. Cherokee County Sheriff Jason Chennault said this is the latest and most ...

Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.

The Trump administration debited $80.5 million from New York City’s bank account, raising alarms about the reliability of the ...

While the government did cut its outlays in February, the budget deficit for the month more than doubled compared to January due to a drop in income.

Changes afoot at the Social Security Administration could open the door to scammers trying to prey on the fears of older adults and on concerns about their benefits being disrupted or mishandled.

The check could offset a lower Cost of Living Adjustment forecast for benefits paid in 2026, a leading seniors group has said.

The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people ...

Truong Nguyen, 40, pleaded guilty in US District Court in Boston to passport fraud and aggravated identity theft.

If you are planning a visit to the Social Security office, here's what you'll need to do amid reductions in the federal workforce.

A departure from closing locations, seven local Social Security offices will temporarily stop all in-person service and will ...

Losing your Social Security card can be a daunting experience, exposing you to identity theft and financial fraud. It's ...

A change mandated by the federal government requires all state IDs and licenses to have a star on the top right-hand corner.