Misinformation Alert: Social Security Number Facts Twisted Online

Elon Musk's post about 398 million Social Security numbers sparked misinformation, falsely suggesting excessive beneficiaries. The U.S. population is 341 million; actual recipients in 2024 were 68.4 million. Experts clarify many numbers belong to non-recipients, including expatriates and deceased. Social Security Administration works to mitigate improper payments.