8.7% hike to Social Security checks won't cut it, some fear
In a year when inflation has made Americansโ eyes pop when they fill up their gas or walk down grocery store aisles, many Social Security recipients worry whether the biggest cost-of-living increase in four decades will be enough to cover their needs.
Monroe Police Department warns residents about phone scam
MONROE, Mich. - Over the last few weeks, the Monroe Police Department has received several calls from local residents who say they were contacted by the U.S. Marshal's Office or the Social Security Administration. The caller is able to disguise their phone number to appear as if it were coming from a local telephone number, including the local police department. The Monroe Police Department does not store or keep social security numbers. To contact the Monroe Police Department about the phone scam, call 734-243-7500.
Texas woman admits addressing bombs to Obama, Texas governor
Julia Ann Poff, 47, admitted to addressing package bombs to former president Barack Obama, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Social Security Administration. HOUSTON - A Houston-area woman had admitted that she addressed package bombs to former president Barack Obama, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Social Security Administration. Julia Ann Poff pleaded guilty in a Houston federal court Monday to transporting explosives with intent to kill, injure or intimidate.