"Be wary of any communication that asks you to take extra steps or provide personal details for this increase, as it’s likely a scammer attempting to steal your identity or financial assets," said Acting Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Hannibal "Mike" Ware,

A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.

The bill, which still must clear the Senate amid a time crunch, could raise Social Security benefits for tens of thousands of people in CT.

The legislation cleared the House of Representatives and has enough votes to pass the Senate if brought to a vote, supporters say.

Would provide long overdue fairness to police officers, firefighters, educators and government employees who start second careers before or during retirement.