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Social security website crashes as DOGE-linked disruption at the agency continues

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Social security website crashes as DOGE-linked disruption at the agency continues

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News@lemmy.worldEnglish • 3 months ago

Social Security Website Crashes as DOGE-Linked Disruption at the Agency Continues

Elon Musk's organization has been monkeying with America's retirement system, with no positive results so far.

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is investigating recent outages on its “My Social Security” website, which blocked millions from accessing benefits.

The crashes follow policy changes shifting retirees online and reducing phone support. Elon Musk has been monkeying with America’s retirement system, with no positive results so far.

Musk falsely claimed 40% of SSA calls are fraudulent, fueling criticism. While SSA denies permanent office closures, it admitted to downsizing certain sites.

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Hope he gets cornered in an alley by a bunch of retirees. And has a quiet discussion about the damage he’s doing.
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  Maybe some retired veterans with nice coin collections would like to meet up with him and show him how their coins work.
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