During an interview with FOX News Channel’s Bret Baier on March 27, Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), discussed how DOGE is tackling fraud within the Social Security program to protect legitimate recipients. Musk emphasized that their efforts would ultimately lead to better benefits for seniors.
DOGE staffer Aram Moghaddass explained that one of the department’s main goals is to prevent fraudsters from exploiting the system and ensure that those who genuinely need Social Security benefits are protected. He revealed that nearly half of the calls the Social Security Administration (SSA) receives are attempts at fraud, with one common tactic being fraudsters calling in to change direct deposit information for retirees.READ MORE.
