Scammers exploit Social Security fears with fake calls and threats. Learn to recognize the signs and protect your personal information.

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement decision that boosts your future benefits.

The New York Times describes Numident as “one of the nation’s most sensitive repositories of personal information,” in its report on the case. While there is no evidence of a breach yet, the database ...