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Musk's claims of Social Security payouts to dead people lack evidence
Elon Musk suggested Social Security data shows millions of improbably and impossibly old people collecting benefits, amounting to massive fraud in the retirement program. But the billionaire's claims about payments to dead people lack evidence -- and experts say his figures appear to count past-issued Social Security cards,
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts
The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits."
Elon Musk says millions in Social Security database are between ages of 100 and 159
Elon Musk indicated that a Social Security database lists millions of centenarians "with the death field set to FALSE."
Claims of dead beneficiaries in Social Security prompt official rebuttal
The Social Security Administration addressed claims that deceased individuals receive benefits, with Acting Commissioner Dudek emphasizing accurate record-keeping and security.
Social Security knew millions in system were dead, but are not receiving benefits
Social Security data reveals that more than 20 million people over the age of 100 are still listed in its system.
AP: Tens of millions of dead people aren’t collecting Social Security
The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Are Dead People Getting Social Security Benefits?
Among other claims, Musk said that a "cursory examination of Social Security” revealed that people who are clearly dead may be receiving social security benefits. “We’ve got people in there that are 150 years old,
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Want to Protect Your Social Security Card? Never Do This to It
The same is true for your Social Security card, although for a different reason. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...
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Do You Know 2025’s Maximum Social Security Check? See How Much Some Older Americans Are Banking
The average Social Security benefit in 2025 is $1,976, which is not a lot of money for retirees to receive. Some older ...
Social Security Payment Update: Up to $5,108 To Go Out This Week
The amount of Social Security you can claim depends on various factors, such as the age at which you begin receiving benefits and your highest-earning working years. Benefits were also boosted at the ...
Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient ...
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If You’re Planning to Work and Collect Social Security, Read This First
Working while collecting Social Security can make good sense for some seniors. Those who want to work part-time but still ...
Prediction: President Donald Trump Will Break His Social Security Promise and Propose Cuts -- Just Not in the Way You Might Think
If President Trump's first term in office is any indication, his promise to "not touch Social Security" won't last long.
Trump Social Security Tax Plan: Which Millennials Benefit Most
A new report found high-earning, older millennials would benefit from Trump's Social Security tax proposal—but not all groups ...
Head of Social Security steps down after refusing DOGE access to taxpayer’s private information
Acting Commissioner Michelle King's departure from the agency over the weekend — after more than 30 years of service — was ...
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Social Security Statement: How to obtain and why you should print it
In the United States, over 72.5 million people rely on benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). While digital ...