The Social Security Administration has debunked false claims of a $600 payment increase or new stimulus checks for recipients, urging vigilance against misinformation and reaffirming that official updates are communicated through their website or direct notifications.
Social Security Administration Warns Against False $600 Payment Increase Rumors
According to the article of YourErie, recently, the Social Security Administration warned people about false information spreading online. Some websites claimed Social Security recipients would get an extra $600 or a new stimulus check soon. The agency said these claims were not true and advised everyone to ignore them. They emphasized that any official news about changes to payments will be on the government’s website or sent directly to people.
The false rumors caused a huge number of calls to the Social Security Administration in just one day—more than 463,000 calls. This showed how serious the problem of misinformation is. The agency wants people to be careful and not believe everything they read online, especially when it comes to money.
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463,000 Calls Later: Social Security Administration Warns of False Payment Increase and Stimulus Check Claims (PHOTO: AARP)
Social Security Payments Remain Stable; Annual Adjustments Expected in October
Furthermore, for now, Social Security recipients should know that their regular payments will continue as usual. The agency will announce any adjustments, like the annual cost-of-living increase, in October. They reminded everyone that these increases happen automatically, so there’s no need for people to do anything extra to get them.
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