Archive · 28 May 2025
DOGE Removes 12 Million Names from Social Security to Reduce Fraud
The government has removed 12 million names from the Social Security database because they were listed as being over 120 years old, which is probably not true!
This was done to stop people from stealing money from government programs by using fake Social Security numbers.
The government is also updating its systems to make sure everything is accurate.
Elon Musk, a famous tech person, said this was a good thing because it helps reduce fraud.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) removed 12 million entries from the Social Security database.
These entries were for individuals listed as being over 120 years old.
The move aims to eliminate fraudulent entries and potential misuse of Social Security numbers.
Elon Musk praised the move as a “major reduction in fraud.”
The agency is also modernizing databases and introducing new verification systems.
- Who
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk.
- What
- DOGE removed 12 million individuals listed as over 120 years old from the Social Security database.
- When
- Announced on May 23.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To eliminate fraudulent entries and prevent theft from government programs.
- Individuals Removed
- 12 million
- Age of Removed Individuals
- 120+
- Database Affected
- Social Security database
- Reason for Removal
- Fraudulent entries
- Date of Announcement
- May 23
- Programs targeted by fraud
- Multiple federal benefit programs