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Social Security Corrects Tens of Millions of Files in the Social Security Number Database Improving the Integrity of Vital Records
Social Security Administration ^ | October 20, 2026 | Press Release

Posted on 10/21/2026 6:25:02 AM PDT by Red Badger

Baltimore, MD — The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced substantial progress in its ongoing effort to strengthen the accuracy and integrity of the Social Security Number (SSN) database. This work represents the most comprehensive SSN record clean‑up in the agency’s 91-year history.

“The Social Security Number database is our country’s books and records. The database’s accuracy is essential to maintaining integrity of government services for citizens. Accurate SSN records prevent fraud across federal programs and support the proper administration of benefits,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “This is the first time SSA has undertaken an effort of this scale, and I am proud of the work we have done to strengthen the foundation of identity data relied upon throughout government and the economy.”

Since the beginning of the Trump Administration, SSA has corrected nearly 15 percent of all active SSNs across approximately 330 million U.S. citizens and nearly 390 million total records. SSA records are referenced by agencies across the federal government and in states to validate identities and prevent improper payments of taxpayer dollars. These improvements demonstrate a government‑wide commitment to safeguarding identity data, preventing fraud, and preserving proper program administration.

As part of this effort:

* SSA has added 17 million dates of death to records that previously lacked this information, using a combination of internal SSA systems and Department of State data.

* Through data received from the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) service, SSA has updated approximately 25 million records that previously had missing citizenship information.

* SSA is currently in the process of correcting an additional 8.5 million records with inaccurate citizenship status.

* The agency has implemented stronger internal controls to prevent inaccuracies due to manual data entry from occurring in the future.

These improvements reflect the first time SSA has undertaken a record‑integrity initiative of this magnitude and marks a significant step toward strengthening the SSN system for the American public.

For more Social Security news, follow the agency on X @SocialSecurity.


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1 posted on 10/21/2026 6:25:02 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

So Barry the Fraud’s fraudulent SSN is still safe?


2 posted on 10/21/2026 6:31:45 AM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: Red Badger

* SSA has added 17 million dates of death to records that previously lacked this information, using a combination of internal SSA systems and Department of State data.

* Through data received from the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) service, SSA has updated approximately 25 million records that previously had missing citizenship information.

* SSA is currently in the process of correcting an additional 8.5 million records with inaccurate citizenship status.

* The agency has implemented stronger internal controls to prevent inaccuracies due to manual data entry from occurring in the future.


corrections being made


3 posted on 10/21/2026 6:47:59 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple ((Thinking Caps are no longer being issued, but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere))
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To: Red Badger

I have misplaced the new SS card but have the original card showing my actual SS number. Do I really need the new card which does not show my SS #? I have not had to show my SS card to anyone in decades.


4 posted on 10/21/2026 7:18:12 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Work is best form of worship to God.)
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To: PeterPrinciple

This is great news. When a fake citizen votes, it nullifies votes of authentic citizens. Cleaning up SS database is a step in the right direction.


5 posted on 10/21/2026 7:21:13 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Work is best form of worship to God.)
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To: Red Badger
Many thanks to Elon Musk, Big Balls and their teams for shaming the people in the Social Security Offices into doing their damn jobs.

6 posted on 10/21/2026 7:36:23 AM PDT by GOPJ ( How much money did USAID give Ukraine? How many jobs did Ukraine give liberal elite's NEPO brats?)
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To: Bobbyvotes

Call them up and ask for a new card. If you ever do need to show your card you don’t want to be handing out your real SS number.


7 posted on 10/21/2026 7:39:01 AM PDT by GOPJ ( How much money did USAID give Ukraine? How many jobs did Ukraine give liberal elite's NEPO brats?)
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To: GOPJ

To get a card replacement, I am required to go to a local SS OFFICE. Been there and it is long waits, and crowded room, most there to apply for food stamps, because there were too many younger people there. I am retired for 27 years, never going to fill out a job application. Like I said, never had to show my SS card to anyone in 27+ years.


8 posted on 10/21/2026 7:44:21 AM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Work is best form of worship to God.)
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To: Red Badger

Will this make a difference in time to correct voter rolls for the mid-terms?


9 posted on 10/21/2026 8:03:20 AM PDT by PTBAA
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To: Bobbyvotes

Mine was lost 50 years ago..............


10 posted on 10/21/2026 8:39:22 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

That’s all well and good, but I’m waiting for the new, required ID.me database to get hacked. It’s a private company the US government hired to provide its “one-step” login for all government agencies, including SSA. You have to provide all your information, including a government photo to sign up.

It will make the FBI hack look like child’s play.


11 posted on 10/21/2026 8:58:58 AM PDT by VanShuyten ("...that all the donkeys were dead. I know nothing as to the fate of the less valuable animals. )
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To: PTBAA

I don’t think so, Tim...................


12 posted on 10/21/2026 9:05:56 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: VanShuyten

I’ve tried that several times. Every time it gets into a circular loop and I get frustrated and just leave the damn site.......................


13 posted on 10/21/2026 9:07:37 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: PeterPrinciple

The agency has implemented stronger internal controls to prevent inaccuracies due to manual data entry from occurring in the future.

Great deal should have happened years ago illegal’s count drops democrats wondering why.


14 posted on 10/21/2026 11:56:35 AM PDT by Vaduz (NEVER TRUST A DEMOCRAT)
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To: Red Badger

412-....wait, I’m not typing it here!


15 posted on 10/21/2026 12:44:40 PM PDT by citizen (Say it with me.....the UK is now UKistan. Short & to the point.)
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To: Bobbyvotes

You can do this on their website if you’ve set up an online account.


16 posted on 10/21/2026 12:52:11 PM PDT by SubVet72 (There are two types of ships in the Navy, Submarines and Targets!)
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To: Bobbyvotes

The ‘young people’ there are not after food stamps - they’re applying for 50 to 60 years of paid ‘disability’. The late twenties is the easiest time to collect for a lifetime. I was in a Social Security office years ago - waiting like you were and I asked what all these ‘gang banger’ type men were doing in a Social Security office. “Most of ‘em will get bigger checks than you’ll ever get - and for a hell of a lot longer”.


17 posted on 10/21/2026 4:43:22 PM PDT by GOPJ (Are CNN & MSNOW giving 'in kind donations' to democrats when they quote polls they know are false?)
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