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Toni Says: Beware of claims about a $2,400 Social Security increase for 2026 — it’s a scam!

Toni King
Toni King Toni King

Hello Toni,

Since you deal with Social Security matters related to Medicare, maybe you can help me, because on April 20, I received an email stating that I am to receive a $200 monthly increase in my Social Security check, which will be $2,400 for the year. I am hesitant to reply to the current emails that I am receiving because I read the Medicare fraud article that you wrote stating that Medicare, Social Security or the IRS will not send out an email. You advised your readers not to reply to an email or text in the article, so I did not.

I have not received that increase or other information by either mail or email explaining when this increase will happen. Do you know where I should go for trustworthy information? Thanks, Toni.

— Chris from Columbus, Ohio

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