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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Niloy Chakrabarti

Woman Mistakenly Labeled 'Deported' Loses Social Security Benefits: SSA Now Wants the Money Back

Social Security glitches that result in overpayments or benefits reductions are not very rare. (Credit: ChatGPT)

The Social Security Administration (SSA) terminated the benefits of a woman who has been a US citizen for 45 years. Her child received a letter from the SSA mentioning that their mother's retirement benefits were suspended as she is 'unlawfully present' and the US Department of Homeland Security said she was 'deported.'

According to a viral Reddit post, a letter was sent informing about the suspension of the woman's social benefits, but the US retiree was away attending a wedding in Italy. The letter even asked the beneficiary to return the Social Security payments made to date.

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