When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

In a world where everything from dating to banking happens on your smartphone, it’s no surprise that identity verification has followed suit. What used to require an in-person visit, a stack of ...

Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those relying on Social Security benefits. A new policy requiring many Social Security recipients to verify their ...

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As of April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented new identity verification requirements. These measures aim to protect Social Security records and benefits from ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After the Social Security Administration announced changes to its rules on identity verification measures, people across the country voiced concerns that they would need to verify ...

New Jersey has started to notify residents about their ANCHOR property tax benefits. But what’s new this year is an intense effort to protect the program from fraud by requiring some taxpayers to use ...

Travelers who show up to the airport without a REAL ID or other approved identification may soon have to pay an $18 fee at ...

A new policy requiring many Social Security recipients to verify their identity is set to take effect this month. Aimed at reducing fraud, the move has raised concerns about how it will impact those ...