US EditionElon Musk says millions in Social Security database are between ages of 100 and 159
- A Treasury report estimates recovering more than $215 million in improper payments during their access to the Social Security Administration’s database.
- While improper payments have occurred, a report from Social Security's inspector general shows that these numbers have been overstated and misrepresent the data.
- Experts warn that claims by Trump and Musk may mislead the public about solutions to Social Security’s financial issues, according to Sita Nataraj Slavov from George Mason University.
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DOGE Sniffs Invalid Social Security Numbers and Stealth Payments
DOGE investigators uncovered something really suspicious in the Social Security database. More than 20 million people with active accounts despite being listed as over 100 years old. That doesn’t mean they’re collecting benefits, experts point out. Instead, it reveals a different form of abuse. Apparently, illegal aliens have been paying taxes into the system in exchange for the appearance of legitimacy. That really helps when you’re trying to f…
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolPresident Donald Trump's government falsely claims that tens of millions of dead people over the age of 100 still receive Social Security payments.
The Times of Northwest Indiana
Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite claims
The numbers cited by Musk and the White House are overstated and misrepresent Social Security data.
Trump and Musk claim tens of millions of dead people are getting Social Security checks—but it’s not true
It is true that improper payments have been made, including some to dead people. But the numbers thrown out by Musk and the White House are overstated and misrepresent Social Security data.
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