Will you need to prove your identity for Social Security payments after the department soon changes its protocols?

Starting March 31, benefit claimants will no longer have the option to verify their identity with the SSA over the phone.

You can get direct deposits for paychecks, unemployment checks, tax refunds, and stimulus checks. You may be used to receiving a check on payday, then going to a bank to deposit the money into ...

The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity.