Elon Musk and former President Trump have raised concerns that tens of millions of deceased individuals are incorrectly receiving Social Security payments. This claim stems from outdated records, which reveal millions of individuals born over a century ago with no recorded deaths. However, the Social Security Administration maintains that only about 90,000 people over the age of 100 are currently receiving retirement benefits, disproving the allegations. The data on actual beneficiaries sharply contrasts with misleading social media posts that reference historical figures lacking updated death records, suggesting that misunderstandings of the agency's data fuel these fraud claims.
The claim regarding fraudulent payments is driven by a misunderstanding of the Social Security Administration's records, which include many historical entries among the deceased.
Despite claims of millions receiving benefits, actual data show only about 90,000 centenarians actively receiving retirement benefits, refuting the fraud allegation.
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