I have to say just how much it galls me that the Commissioner of Social Security is a man as deficient in character as Frank Bisignano. Within a few months of leaving his old position as CEO of Fiserv, the new company management accused him of what amounts to a “pump and dump” scheme netting him hundreds of millions of dollars. In any other Administration Bisignano would have been forced to resign. In the Trump Administration it’s just another in an unending series of stories demonstrating how slimy many of Trump’s appointees are.
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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