By: Annie Walters
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in NV
Social Security is strengthening the process to prove identity related to direct deposit information. This applies to individuals who need to change their direct deposit information on our records. The easiest and most secure way is online with a personal my Social Security account. If someone cannot access their my Social Security account, then they will need to come into a Social Security office to prove their identity.
People will continue to receive their benefits on schedule to the bank account information in Social Security’s records without needing to prove identity.
Bad actors use other people’s personal information, often found on the dark web, to steal people’s money and identity. That information allows bad actors to get past antiquated knowledge-based questions. Social Security’s identity verification procedures prevent bad actors from stealing current and future benefits.
