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3 OIG Oversight Areas for 2017
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
We review the major challenges facing SSA and discuss how we will oversee and assist efforts to address these challenges.
TAGS: IT, Audit Reports, Investigations, Improper Payments
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SSA Rolls Back Multifactor Authentication on “my Social Security”
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
The agency responded to citizens' concerns that the additional security measure might restrict access to some beneficiaries.
TAGS: IT, Avoiding Fraud, FAQs
SSA Cybersecurity a Priority for the OIG, Congress
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Thursday, June 9, 2016
The OIG plays a critical role in overseeing SSA’s efforts to secure its information systems and protect Americans’ personal information.
Phishing Schemes: Emails, Phone Calls, and Texts, Oh My…
Posted by: The Communications Division
DATE:
Friday, February 13, 2015
Someone recently went “phishing” for personal information, but an observant citizen didn’t take the bait and reported the new email scheme.
TAGS: Social Security Numbers, IT, Avoiding Fraud
Digital Forensics a Key to Unlocking Social Security Fraud Cases
Posted by: The Office of External Relations
DATE:
Friday, July 18, 2014
A group of computer forensic specialists plays an integral role in many of our Social Security fraud cases.
TAGS: IT, Investigations
Targeting Misleading Communications in Social Media and Mobile Apps
Posted by: Andrew Cannarsa, Office of External Relations
DATE:
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Look out for misleading Internet Social Security-related advertisements and communications, including those on social media and mobile apps.
TAGS: IT, Avoiding Fraud, FAQs