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Digital fraud targeting Social Security benefits is rising. Authorities urge beneficiaries to take simple steps to monitor and secure their accounts.

The agency cautioned that scammers are contacting people by phone and message while falsely claiming to represent the SSA.

Fraudsters pretend to be Social Security officials, and ask for personal information to resolve phony problems.

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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about common tax season scams, including fake IRS phone calls, phishing emails and texts, fraudulent tax preparers, identity theft, and tax debt ...

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