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.
'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.
Elon Musk Issues Major Social Security Warning
Billionaire Elon Musk has said there is widespread fraud taking place in the payment of "federal entitlements" like Social Security. Social Security benefits are paid to more than 70 million Americans on a monthly basis, and help form the bedrock of income for many retirees, survivors of deceased claimants and disabled people.
Is Elon Musk right about widespread Social Security fraud?
Elon Musk thought he uncovered “the biggest fraud in history,” but that’s not what’s going on with Social Security.
Are ‘150-year-old’ Americans really collecting Social Security? And 4 other common questions on Social Security fraud.
According to the Social Security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE!” he wrote. The chart showed millions of people between the ages of 100 to 109,
Social Security experts debunk Musk, Trump fraud claims
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has refuted claims made by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump that millions of dead people are receiving Social Security benefits. Experts say Musk and Trump have misinterpreted SSA data.
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Social Security: SSA talks scams
Rebecca Rose, senior public affairs specialist in SSA’s Office of Inspector General’s Division of Communications, discusses Social Security scams and how to recognize them.
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Claims of dead beneficiaries in Social Security prompt official rebuttal
The Social Security Administration addressed claims that deceased individuals receive benefits, with Acting Commissioner ...
Social Security's Insolvency Is Driven by Benefits for the Living, Not Fraud by the Dead
Elon Musk claims that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered "the biggest fraud in history" within the ...