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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

How Did a 'Person' Born in 2154 Receive $41K in Unemployment Benefits? DOGE Uncovers Fraud Scheme

Elon Musk’s DOGE uncovers a wild scheme: millions in unemployment benefits went to fake people, including £32,000 ($41,000) to someone ‘born’ in 2154. (Credit: Leloo The First : Pexels)

On 10 April 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, revealed a staggering discovery: millions in taxpayer funds were siphoned through fraudulent unemployment claims, including £32,000 ($41,00) paid to a 'person' with a birth date in 2154.

This eyebrow-raising find, part of a broader probe into government waste, has sparked questions about how such audacious fraud slipped through the cracks. Let's take a closer look into the details of this futuristic scam and what DOGE's investigation means for public trust.

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