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Dead people claiming Social Security? Here’s one — but we’re still looking for the other 19,999,999.

MarketWatch · May 14, 2026, 4:29 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Dead people claiming Social Security? Here’s one — but we’re still looking for the other 19,999,999.

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