Dec 19, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
$1.3 Million Dollar Scam
From WGAL:
A social security imposter scammed two Lancaster County residents out of $1.3 million, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Troopers said two 78-year-olds from Providence Township fell victim to a person who posed as a Social Security Administration employee.
The unknown suspect told the victims that one of their Social Security numbers was compromised and they needed a new one, according to police.
Investigators said the imposter gave the victims detailed instructions to liquidate their retirement assets, stealing a total of $1,328,652.
The suspect used the money to purchase gold that was collected by unknown individuals as payment under the guise of purchasing a new Social Security number, according to police. …
Dec 17, 2025
Systems Problems
I’ve heard that Social Security is having large scale systems problems today but have no details. Can anyone fill me in?
4th Circuit Opinion Of Interest
Attorneys who represent Social Security disability claimants may find the recent decision of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Hultz v. Bisignano dealing with fibromyalgia in particular and subjective symptoms in general of interest. It’s a reversal awarding benefits so you know it’s a strong opinion. You don’t see many of these at the District Court level much less Court of Appeals.
The State Of Customer Service
The Social Security Administration has posted data showing the state of customer service at Social Security. I’m sure it’s as accurate and meaningful as the earnings projections made at Fiserv while Frank Bisignano was its CEO. Below is one of the charts from Social Security’s posting.
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Dec 16, 2025
Living Rent Free In Bisignano’s Head
Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano seems a little obsessed with his predecessor, Martin O’Malley.
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