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Social Security Announces 3.6% COLA for 2027 and Warns of Scammers Targeting Beneficiaries

21 Oct 2026 11:04 a.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

The SSA's 3.6 percent 2027 cost-of-living adjustment covers 76 million Americans and is automatic, but officials warn scammers are demanding fees or personal data to "activate" the increase.

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