DEBT DILEMMA: ‘Correct your wrongs’ cries man as Social Security wants back second $5,000 overpayment and his account is ‘frozen’
According to THE SUN, A retiree, using the name Alan Waseta, has turned to social media to voice his frustrations with the Social Security Administration (SSA). In response to a post by the SSA, Alan shared a detailed account of his experience with alleged overcharges.
Overpayment and Repayment Issues
According to Alan, he initially received a notification of an overpayment from the SSA and agreed to repay the amount. However, despite fulfilling his repayment agreement, he was subsequently hit with another letter indicating a new charge for overpayment.
Alan expressed confusion over whether this new charge was for a different overpayment or a duplicate billing of the same amount. Social Security is known for sometimes paying out more than intended, and when these errors are discovered, the agency typically seeks to recover the funds.
The Facebook Comment
In his Facebook post, Alan criticized the SSA for what he perceived as mishandling of his case. He described how his account was “frozen” despite his agreement to repay the overpayment. Alan claimed that he was later billed an additional $5,000, which he deemed “unjustified.”
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Despite reaching out on social media, Alan did not receive a response from the SSA. It remains unclear if the agency has contacted him privately to address his concerns.
Other Social Security Overpayment Stories
Alan’s post resonates with other users who have shared similar experiences. One Facebook user reported paying back over $4,000 only to discover she still owed an additional $2,400. She criticized the SSA, suggesting that the office needs reform and more accurate accounting.
In another case, a Tennessee resident was shocked to receive a $24,000 bill from the SSA for alleged overpayment. He expressed his refusal to pay the amount, and it is unknown how the dispute was resolved, as the government demanded 10% of the payment immediately.
Many people are discovering overpayments only after extended periods, sometimes realizing the issue years after the fact.
