Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

Trump Administration’s Legally Dubious Misuse of Social Security Data Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters

Friday, December 12 is the deadline for public comments on a policy the Trump Administration secretly adopted in May, giving ...

Beware this new 'high-pressure' Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here's what you need to know to protect yourself

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that ...

Mom Detained With 2nd Grade Son Had ‘Fraudulent’ Green Card: CBP

CBP said agents discovered fraudulent documents belonging to the mother, including a green card and a Social Security card.

Nancy Mace targets fraud with bill to require photo on SNAP EBT cards

In an effort to cut down on fraud, Republican Rep. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is pushing a proposal to require a photo ...

Scammers are staking out Americans' front doors in a wily new debit card scheme — here’s what they’re after and how to protect yourself

As the Detroit Free Press recently reported, new debit card scams are popping up and gaining momentum. (2) One of the most ...