Social Security announces new identity verification procedures
As the agency launches stronger identity proofing, those who receive services but cannot use their online accounts will “need to visit a local Social Security office to prove their identity in person.”
The newly announced “proactive steps to enhance the security of its services” in the coming weeks will ensure Social Security records and benefits are guarded “against fraudulent activity.” File Image.
Officials at the Social Security Administration unveiled new efforts to verify the identities of people taking payments, in some cases requiring recipients to prove their identities in person.
The newly announced “proactive steps to enhance the security of its services” in the coming weeks will ensure Social Security records and benefits are guarded “against fraudulent activity.”
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