The SSN, which Congress promised would never ever be used as a form of ID, was not always assigned at birth, nor put on any certificate. So plenty of people have non-linked numbers, making them easier to heist.

Considering how many people receive Social Security payments—70 million people as of 2021—it's not uncommon to encounter a scam. And if you're a victim, you might experience anything from minor headaches to major logistical issues and lost money.

Social Security fraud typically occurs when an unauthorized third party gains access to your Social Security number and exploits it for their own financial benefit. However, it's also considered Social Security fraud if a recipient receives benefits based on false or omitted information on government paperwork.

Types of Social Security Fraud Your Social Security number is often legitimately required when applying for jobs or financial accounts, when filing taxes or getting medical care. But scammers often seek them out to commit identity theft and financial fraud. On the other hand, if you intentionally enter incorrect information when applying for Social Security benefits, you can be committing fraud.

Here are some of the common types of Social Security fraud to be aware of.

Representative Payee Fraud Sometimes the Social Security Administration (SSA) will appoint a representative payee to accept Social Security payments for an individual who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to manage their own financial affairs. It's fraud if the representative payee steals or mismanages the funds.

Social Security Impersonation Fraud This is when a scammer pretends to be an employee of the SSA or other government agency and contacts unsuspecting victims. They may aim to obtain a Social Security number and other personal information that can be used for identity theft, or they might threaten or demand payment.

Purchase or Sale of Social Security Data This happens when criminals buy and sell Social Security cards or information on the black market or dark web.

Social Security Number Misuse If someone gets ahold of your Social Security number and other personal data, they may be able to fraudulently apply for benefits using your information. But they might also use it to apply for unauthorized work, other government benefits or loans and other financial accounts.

Benefits Fraud Social Security benefits fraud occurs when an individual applies for Social Security benefits and intentionally provides bogus application information to receive money they're not eligible for. This also includes those who collect benefits in a family member's name using inaccurate or omitted information.

Concealing Personal Information It's fraud to conceal or shield personal data or information that could impact Social Security benefits. For example, accepting Social Security income for a child not under one's care and supervision, or concealing work activity while receiving disability benefits. Another would be concealing a marriage or financial assets from the federal government while accepting means-based Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Illegitimate Deceased Benefits Fraud When someone dies, their Social Security payments end. If a family member fails to notify the Social Security Administration of the death and continues to accept the deceased's benefits, this is fraud.

Insider Fraud Social Security Administration managers and employees who use their access to receive payments or benefits, or who help someone else do so, are also committing Social Security fraud.

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Did you catch this part?

Elon said “I was told that there are currently over $100B/year of entitlements payments to individuals with no SSN or even a temporary ID number. If accurate, this is extremely suspicious.”

Over $100 BILLION is being sent every year to people in America with no Social Security number

This may be the biggest money laundering scandal since Ukraine, ActBlue, and all the other globalist scams

This is why Democrats are freaking out - their DC gravy train was just exposed

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To be clear, what the @DOGE team and @USTreasury have jointly agreed makes sense is the following:

• Require that all outgoing government payments have a payment categorization code, which is necessary in order to pass financial audits. This is frequently left blank, making

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