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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Fatima Hussein

Major change for millions of new and existing Social Security recipients

The Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Millions of Americans will soon be required to visit a Social Security Administration office rather than interact with the agency over the phone as it rolls out tighter identity-proofing measures in an effort to limit fraudulent claims.

From March 31, recipients must verify their identity using the agency's “my Social Security” online service, and those who are unable to will be required to visit an agency field office in person to complete the verification process, the agency announced on Tuesday.

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