No, Social Security Is Not Rife With Fraud

Analysis February 19, 2025 at 02:35 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • Social media speculation notwithstanding, less than 1% of Social Security payments are deemed improper in any given year.
  • Fraud and waste does occur, but simple overpayments are the biggest issue.
  • Advocates say the program needs more funding and support, not aggressive workforce reductions.
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