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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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You may receive over $1,907 from the Social Security Administration in less than 24 hours. Here’s how to see if you qualify

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‘There are some exceptions here’: The Social Security Administration is issuing payments that can reach up to $5,108. Here’s how to know if you’re getting a check

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

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AOC didn’t collect her dead grandma’s Social Security checks

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

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Musk-led freak out over rise in non-citizen Social Security numbers stems from Trump-era program

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Ben Shapiro goes on tirade demanding Social Security age be raised to 67—which it was in 1983

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Texas secessionist group locks down Facebook page after fears about losing Social Security checks leak out

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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Comedian Melissa Ong posted a TikTok sharing a nine digit number, which she claims is her social security number.

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‘This gave me second-hand anxiety’: Comedian shares ‘Social Security number’ on TikTok, says nothing bad happened

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The cybercrime outfit that’s been selling all your info has been hacked

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