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If Social Security makes this request, do not go against it: avoid getting yourself into trouble for your own good
The United States Social Security Administration has issued a clear warning that has left millions of beneficiaries with serious expressions. This isn't a rumor or a minor warning.
It's an official message from the SSA about erroneous payments or overpayments that some citizens have received in their monthly checks. The news is not easy to ignore. The SSA's explanation is straightforward: if you receive more money than you're entitled to due to an administrative error, that money isn't yours.
United States Social Security gets serious: do it soon or they'll take 50%
The law requires you to return it, even if you weren't at fault for the error. The agency reminds everyone that this isn't a personal choice, but a legal obligation that can bring consequences if it's not respected.
The deadline set by Social Security is 90 days (90 días); that's the time any beneficiary has to arrange the return of the overpayment. The SSA states that you can return everything in a single payment or negotiate other options. What's important is that the process starts within that period.
These overpayments aren't always related to fraud
The warning comes with a firm tone because, if the money isn't returned within the specified time, the SSA's measure if you don't return it can be very harsh. The agency explains that they have the right to take up to 50% of the monthly check you receive.
This withholding can be kept until the total overpayment is recovered. For many beneficiaries, this would mean a significant blow to their daily finances, which is why the SSA insists that everyone must take it seriously.
The agency also clarifies that these overpayments aren't always due to fraud. They can be caused by miscalculations, a change in the beneficiary's personal situation that wasn't reported in time, or simple administrative errors. However, that doesn't change the obligation to return the money.
SSA's goal isn't to punish the citizen
The Social Security Administration emphasizes that they want to make things easier and the goal isn't to punish, but to recover public funds that must be properly managed. That's why they offer payment plans that fit each citizen's reality. They also stress that, if someone ignores the clear warning, the consequences will be there.
The message has caused concern in many households in the United States, but it's also a reminder that it's better to respond quickly and avoid bigger problems. The SSA has confirmed that the 90-day (90 días) deadline is non-negotiable and that their policy will be strict from now on.
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