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Federal Employee at SSA Accused of Money Laundering

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 27, 2022 3:46 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee at the Social Security Administration is facing allegations that he created fake children to steal benefits of actual deceased individuals.

Federal Employee at SSA Indicted for COVID Fraud Scheme

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 16, 2021 3:32 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A federal employee at SSA has been indicted for defrauding the government of over $288,000 in a COVID fraud scheme.

Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 12, 2021 4:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.

Bill Would Ban Pensions for SSA Employees Convicted of Felonies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 15, 2021 7:41 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Recently introduced legislation would prohibit some federal employees from receiving their pensions if they were convicted of crimes in their official job duties.

Military Veteran Attorney Challenges Termination By SSA

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 19, 2020 10:51 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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The SSA terminated a military veteran during his first year as an attorney and he claimed they violated the law in doing so. See how his appeal worked out.

Warning Issued About New Social Security Scam

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 13, 2020 12:43 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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SSA has issued an alert about a new Social Security scam that uses fake documents to try to steal your money.

When is the Best Date to Take SSA’s Early Out Retirement Offer?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApril 10, 2019 3:49 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

SSA is offering some of its employees an “early out” on retirement. The author explains the best dates for these employees to plan their retirement.

Former SSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 18, 2019 8:35 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A former employee at the Social Security Administration admitted that he used his position to steal tens of thousands of dollars in benefits.

Is That the SSA Calling You?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 2, 2018 9:36 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A recent nationwide phone scam is using the reputation of the Social Security Administration to try to bait people into giving out personal information.

Federal Unions’ ‘Fake News’ and How to Check It

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonUpdated: July 31, 2018 3:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The author cites statistics depicting an alternate perspective on federal unions and the recent executive orders.

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