I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

If Jordan had a surviving parent, chances are good that they did collect this money on Jordan’s behalf. Unfortunately, if ...
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Social Security overpayments: Here's how Social Security withholding is soaring

Social Security began clawing back overpayments at a higher rate in July, and beneficiaries who have been overpaid will see a lot more money coming out of their monthly checks to cover the ...
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FTC warns veterans of benefit overpayment scams

BRIAN ROCHE, EXPLAINS THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WANTS VETERANS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO BE AWARE OF WHAT ARE CALLED BENEFIT OVERPAYMENT SCAMS. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU MAY GET A LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT ...
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Michigan has ‘duty to collect’ unemployment from 350,000, but many are still confused

The state's effort to reclaim $2.7 billion in unemployment benefits has frustrated workers, baffled lawyers and prompted ...

Marin County discovers it erroneously overpaid employees

The county estimates that more than $300,000 has been paid out mistakenly to 22 workers, and the amount is continuing to grow ...
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Social Security Checks Could Be Slashed 50% Starting This Week As New Rule Targets $23 Billion Overpayment Recipients

Social Security beneficiaries who previously received excess payments could see their monthly checks cut in half as early as next week, after the agency's new recovery rules take effect on Thursday.