Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
The Trump administration says fraud is rampant in the Social Security Administration, with millions of dead beneficiaries receiving benefits. Experts disagree, but there could easily be confusion about how to handle benefits of the deceased.
Elon Musk’s claims of Social Security fraud don’t hold up. Here’s why.
Coding quirks and old technology undermine his claim that millions of Americans older than 100 are getting checks, experts say.
Musk says DOGE found Social Security fraud. O’Malley disputes claims.
Elon Musk suggests millions of Americans 100 or older are receiving Social Security benefits. A former Social Security Administration leader insists otherwise.
Analyzing Musk's claim that '150-year-olds' are collecting Social Security payments
"Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security," tech billionaire Elon Musk said on X.
Tens of millions of dead people aren’t getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
It is true that improper payments have been made. But the numbers thrown out by Elon Musk and the White House are overstated and misrepresent Social Security data.
'Vampires' in Social Security data? Here's what to know after Elon Musk claims SSA fraud
Elon Musk falsely claimed there were tens of millions of people aged 100-159 still receiving Social Security benefits.
Top Social Security Official Leaves After Musk Team Seeks Data Access
The departure of the acting commissioner is the latest backlash to the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to access sensitive data.
Social Security chief steps down over DOGE access to recipient data: Reports
The Social Security Administration’s acting leader stepped down from her role over requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, according to several
Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud
Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received them
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This email from Social Security is not a scam
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Social Security recipients are frequent scam targets, but an email sent to a large group of beneficiaries is legitimate, the agency says. The email notifies users of ...
Millions of Dead People on Social Security? The Agency’s Own Data Says Otherwise.
The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t ...
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much simpler explanation.
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Column: Social security and scam awareness
Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use tactics to deceive their ...