Social Security assists Spanish-speaking clients

Social Security strives to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish.

Our Spanish-language website, www.segurosocial.gov, provides information about our programs and services. You can learn how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, and much more.

You can also learn more about why Social Security is important to the Hispanic community at www.ssa.gov/ espanol/personas/hispanos. We provide many publications in Spanish at www.ssa.gov/espanol/publicaciones on popular topics such as:

Retirement, disability, and survivors h benefits.

Medicare. h

Supplemental Security Income h

(SSI).

Spanish-speaking customers who need to speak with a representative can call us at 1-800-772-1213 and press 7. Please share these resources with friends and family who may need them. And follow us on our Spanish-language Facebook and Twitter at www.face book.com/segurosocial and twitter .com/segurosocial.

Q&A

Question: What credit bureaus should I report my fraud issue to?

— J. Cooper, South Beach

Answer: These are three chief credit bureaus: Equifax: 1-800-685-1111; Experian: 1-888-397-3742; and Transunion: 1-800-916-8800.

Also, you should report it to the Federal Trade Comission at identitytheft.gov.

Question: Do I have to pay Social Security taxes on my earnings after full retirement age?

— M. Diaz, Pembroke Pines

Answer: Everyone working in covered employment or self-employment regardless of age or eligibility for benefits must pay Social Security taxes. However, there are narrow exceptions to paying Social Security taxes that apply at any age, such as an individual who qualifies for a religious exemption.

Evelyn Linares is a public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration. If you have Social Security questions, call 800-772-1213.