NBC 5 Responds: How to protect yourself from Social Security fraud

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Jan. 12, 2026, 10:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 12, 2026, 10:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/nbc-5-responds-how-to-protect-yourself-from-social-security-fraud/3874968/

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_The following report is a collaboration with our investigative colleagues at NBC Philadelphia._ Scammers are taking advantage of tax season to try to steal your personal information. One NBC Responds viewer contacted our consumer investigative team after receiving an email that appeared to be from...