Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates

Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.

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Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks

The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
The New York Times - 2d
Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud

New identity proofing procedures to be implemented by the Social Security Administration will require more individuals to visit the agency's offices in person.
CNBC - 1d
Social Security requiring in-office visits for millions of recipients, applicants

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said Monday it will no longer allow individuals to verify their identity over the phone but instead require online authentication or in-person visits for ...
The Hill - 2d
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination 'inaccurate'

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 ...
The Hill - Mar. 13
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone

Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.
The Hill - Mar. 14
Social Security will stop mailing cards to 3 million people, report says. It could cause chaos at field offices.

The end of the Enumeration Beyond Entry program for some workers means more than 3 million people will now need to visit Social Security offices in person, report says.
MarketWatch - 1d
Social Security Administration to cut phone service for direct-deposit transactions

Account changes must be made either online or at a field office starting March 29.
MarketWatch - Mar. 14
Social Security pushes some beneficiaries to online or in-person meetings

The changes “will result in more headaches and longer wait times to resolve routine customer-service needs,” the AARP cautions.
MarketWatch - 1d
Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.
The New York Times - Mar. 8

Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates

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Social Security Will Require Online or In Person Identity Checks

Social Security Administration to emphasize in-person office visits to curb identity fraud

Social Security requiring in-office visits for millions of recipients, applicants

Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination 'inaccurate'

Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone

Social Security will stop mailing cards to 3 million people, report says. It could cause chaos at field offices.

Social Security Administration to cut phone service for direct-deposit transactions

Social Security pushes some beneficiaries to online or in-person meetings

Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN

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