DOGE purges the Social Security database and eliminates 12.3 million people listed as over 120 years old
This action is part of correcting irregularities detected in the system.
A Social Security Administration building
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the completion of a massive cleanup in the Social Security databases that eliminated 12.3 million people listed as over 120 years old. This action is part of a process to correct irregularities detected in the system, which for months generated concerns about the accuracy of the information and the possible misuse of federal benefits.
The cleanup began in March, and since then, DOGE has provided constant updates on progress to the public. In the first few weeks, more than 3 million records with impossible ages were identified, and over time, this number grew to more than 12 million. The measure seeks to ensure that the data more accurately reflects demographic reality and to avoid prolonged vigilance of obsolete or fraudulent records.
Complex cases and ongoing review
Among the most challenging cases to resolve are those records with multiple birth dates for a single person, which complicates verification of their actual status. These cases will be subject to a more thorough review later in the process, the DOGE reported, which seeks to avoid errors that could affect living persons.
Economic impact
This initiative reinforces the importance of keeping the country's administrative systems up to date and secure, especially those that manage essential social benefits for millions of Americans. It also contributes to transparency and trust in government institutions.
More anti-fraud measures
In addition to the cleanup in Social Security records, the Department of Government Efficiency has stepped up its efforts to combat fraud and reduce wasteful spending in other areas of the federal government. Recently, DOGE announced the deactivation of more than 500,000 credit cards issued by various federal agencies that were active but unused or deemed unnecessary.
This process was carried out over a 10-week period and is part of a broader review aimed at controlling a total of 4.6 million cards and accounts linked to various government entities. The measure seeks to prevent the mismanagement of public funds and to strengthen financial oversight within the federal government.
With this action, the DOGE not only limits the risk of fraud or abuse in the use of corporate cards but also contributes to optimizing resources and ensuring better control of public spending in all agencies involved.
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