Isn’t there a No Call Registry? Here’s why you’re still getting so many spam calls and texts

From fake car warranties to phony charity appeals, the FTC reveals the most common tactics scammers are using.

Data breach exposes 400,000 bank customers’ info

Major Marquis fintech breach exposes 400,000-plus Americans' data through unpatched SonicWall vulnerability, with Texas ...

Scammers are staking out Americans' front doors in a wily new debit card scheme. How the scam works and what to do

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

Social Security says its phone service is getting better - but watchdogs warn callback wait times can run over an hour

The Social Security Administration's claims that its customer service has shown significant improvement are accurate, a government oversight group reported Monday, but critics argue the report's ...

What to know about Bitcoin ATM scams that target the elderly

Elderly victims are routinely being targeted in Bitcoin ATM scams, here is what to know about the fraud so you can help ...

Medicare scam calls have jumped 40%, and fraudsters now use dark-web personal data to fool seniors. How to protect the coverage you depend on

Complaints about Medicare scam calls have surged 40% compared with last year, according to data from the Better Business ...
Bitdefender

How to Stop Your Elderly Dad from Sending Money to an Online Girlfriend

Worried your dad is sending money to an online girlfriend he’s never met? Learn how to spot the signs early and stop romance ...

A Walmart ‘robocall scam’ currently sweeping the nation, warns FCC. Here’s how fake employees will try to trick you into giving up your info

The automated calls, explains a press release (1) from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), claim that a Walmart ...
Nextgov

SSA phone wait times longer than publicly reported metrics, per OIG report

The agency’s “average speed of answer” metric masks longer call wait times, according to data in a recent OIG report.

EXCLUSIVE: OIG report shows major turnaround in Social Security Administration's phone service under Trump

Elizabeth Warren was 'completely wrong' about Social Security phone data, says commissioner Frank J. Bisignano after audit ...

Social Security Shares Update On Phone Service

The review conducted by the Office of the Inspector General examined the SSA’s national 800-number telephone system and concluded that overall service improved during fiscal year 2025. According the ...