On this month’s edition of Social Security: Securing Today & Tomorrow, learn how to protect yourself from financial scams and identity theft. According to the Federal Trade Commission, new data shows a reported $12.5 billion in losses to fraud in 2024. Often, thieves are using your Social Security Number (SSN) to open a line of credit, get loans, or filing a tax return to get your refund.
Watch to find out the warning signs of someone trying to scam you to obtain your SSN, steps you can take to safeguard your SSN, and how to report a suspicious incident. (Videos are available in English & Spanish below.)
