Elon Musk Announces Imminent Arrest in Social Security Scam
Elon Musk revealed during a tele-town hall that an individual accused of stealing 400,000 Social Security numbers is facing imminent arrest.
In a recent tele-town hall with Wisconsin voters, Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), announced that an alleged scammer who reportedly stole 400,000 Social Security numbers and personal information is on the verge of being arrested. Musk shared this update in response to a voter’s query about investigations into Social Security fraud during the call, which took place ahead of a critical state Supreme Court election in Wisconsin.
Musk explained that the scam involved selling the stolen Social Security numbers and identification details, enabling others to fraudulently claim benefits. This revelation comes as DOGE continues its mission to uncover government overspending and fraud, with a particular focus on the Social Security system. In March, Musk had highlighted a significant amount of fraud linked to the submission of phony Social Security numbers to receive federal benefits.
During the tele-town hall, Musk also touched on the broader implications of Social Security fraud, suggesting it could enable illegal immigrants to fraudulently obtain identification numbers and potentially engage in voter fraud. This statement underscores the vulnerability of the Social Security system, which Musk has previously criticized as operating akin to a ‘Ponzi scheme’.
Further discussions on ‘Fox & Friends’ and in an exclusive interview on Fox News’ ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’ emphasized the daily challenges faced by the Social Security Administration, with DOGE engineer Aram Moghaddassi noting that 40% of calls received by the agency are from fraudsters attempting to change direct deposit information.
As DOGE’s investigations continue, the imminent arrest Musk mentioned could mark a significant step in addressing the pervasive issue of Social Security fraud. However, Fox News Digital’s attempts to get further details from the Department of Justice about any ongoing investigations or planned arrests have so far been unanswered.