Elderly man facing homelessness after Social Security orders a repayment of over $60,000
local12.com
Although some of the overpayments were from a decade ago, the government said, by law, the money had to be paid back.

PECULIAR, Mo. (KCTV/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - An elderly man is facing homelessness after Social Security ordered him to repay over $60,000.

  • CompostMaterial@lemmy.worldEnglish
    632·
    10 months ago

    I would argue that if the government makes a mistake then it is on them to own the problem, not the citizens. I might make an exception for a partially large mistake, but presumably most people would report if they suddenly received a million dollars in their social security check so I doubt it would be that big of an issue. Any smaller mistakes should be a write off.

    • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de
      112·
      10 months ago

      I see a million pop up on me in social security I’m moving it to another bank, converting it to crypto hopping a plane to Ghana or some shit, buying up like $850,000 in silver, and enjoying the rest of my life.

    • QuarterSwede@lemmy.world
      76·
      10 months ago

      Banks make mistakes and this is generally how it works. Most people will not give 1M back. Statues make it fair.

      • cephus@lemmy.world
        171·
        10 months ago

        That is most certainly not how it works. If a bank accidentally gives you a million dollars it’s best to inform them and give it back in whatever process they determine. They will not just write it off. They will figure it out eventually.