Manage Your Retirement Benefits 
Successfully filing for retirement benefits isn t the end of your Social Security journey. We have resources to save you time on important retirement tasks and keep you in control of your Social Security account benefits through a free my Social Security account. 

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Understand Your Benefits 
Effectively managing your retirement benefits is an ongoing part of retired life. A solid foundation for this includes understanding what you re entitled to, staying up to date on program changes, and making sure we have your current information. 

Know What You're Entitled To 
Help ensure you get the retirement benefits you should by reviewing the basics like how we determine your benefit amount and who else in your family might be eligible. Visit our Learn About Retirement Benefits page to make sure you know the basics of retirement benefits. 

Stay Up To Date 
With SSA.gov , there are a few ways to stay in the know on the latest Social Security information : Subscribe to our Social Security Matters blog to hear from us on tips, tools, and updates on Social Security issues important to you. Check our annual Cost - of - Living Adjustments COLA updates and learn about any impact to your monthly benefit amount. Subscribe to our Email Digest for information to you on policy changes, agency news, and notifications on important events. Create your personal my Social Security account to receive important notices online through the Message Center. The Message Center is a secure, convenient portal where you can receive sensitive communications we don t send through email or text. 

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user: Hello, can you please tell me how I can keep my personal information secure?

assistant: Of course. Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious financial and identity-related problems.

user: Well, but before we get to that, what should I know regarding my retirement benefits?

assistant: Help ensure you get the retirement benefits you should by reviewing the basics like how we determine your benefit amount and who else in your family might be eligible. Visit our Learn About Retirement Benefits page to make sure you know the basics of retirement benefits.

user: Alright, I'll read that page. So, what should I do to report any suspicious activity?

assistant: Do you want to know what to do if you receive a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from Social Security?

user: Yes, please.

assistant: In that case, hang up and then report details of the call to the Office of the Inspector General. You can do this by submitting a report online.

user: Will do. So, what kind of online services do you offer?

assistant: We offer the advanced designation of a representative payee, for example.

user: How can I protect myself from identity theft?

assistant: You can protect yourself by securing your personal information, taking the time to understand the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution.