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You don’t need a private service to activate a Social Security benefit increase. The SSA Inspector General has warned about criminals offering to increase or activate benefits.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Boost Your Social Security” Offer Is a ScamSan Diego County warns that there is no federal property-tax relief program or IRS “Form 1098-SR” that lets seniors freeze or reduce their property taxes.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Senior Property Tax Break” in That Video Doesn’t ExistIRS Criminal Investigation opened 255 elder-fraud investigations from FY 2021 through FY 2026, involving nearly $886 million in alleged fraud.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: Elder Fraud Has Cost Nearly $1 Billion in IRS InvestigationsA nationwide phishing campaign impersonating MyChart offers a free “Medicare Health Kit,” then asks for payment information. Epic, UC Davis Health, and Penn Medicine have all issued warnings.
Published September 25, 2026 · Last verified September 25, 2026
READ ALERT: The “Free Medicare Kit” in Your Inbox Is a ScamThe FBI warns that criminals are using artificial intelligence to impersonate government and law-enforcement officials. These scams are active now.
Published September 23, 2026 · Last verified September 23, 2026
READ ALERT: AI-Powered Government Impersonation Scams Are Getting More Convincing