Musk added that these fraudulent activities are a significant drain on the program, noting that criminals impersonate retirees and trick SSA employees into redirecting benefits into the wrong accounts. This type of fraud happens constantly, making it a persistent challenge that DOGE is working to fix.
In closing, Musk assured that DOGE’s efforts would improve the Social Security system, saying, “Legitimate people, as a result of the work of DOGE, will receive more Social Security, not less.” His comments highlighted DOGE’s commitment to strengthening the program and protecting it from ongoing fraudulent attacks.