When a retiree received a letter from the Social Security Administration claiming she owed over $20,000 due to excess income in 2024, her family thought it had to be a scam. The letter stated she earned $275,367 during the year — an amount her family says is impossible. The woman hasn't worked in over a decade and lives with her son on a fixed income. Now, her family is left trying to understand what happened and what steps to take next.
