Elon Musk claims ‘millions of 130-year-olds’ defrauding Social Security in bizarre vampire fraud claim

Elon Musk claims millions over 130 are receiving Social Security benefits, calling it 'the biggest fraud in history.'

Elon Musk has raised concerns over Social Security records, claiming that millions of individuals over 130 years old are receiving government benefits.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk shared a purported data snapshot suggesting that Social Security records list over 3.9 million beneficiaries aged 130-139, more than 3.5 million aged 140-149, and approximately 1.3 million between 150-159.

Bruh, if I wanted to rummage through random personal shit, I could have done that at PAYPAL. Hello???

Having tens of millions of people marked in Social Security as “ALIVE” when they are definitely dead is a HUGE problem.

Obviously.

Some of these people would have been alive… https://t.co/L17rSBR1Tb pic.twitter.com/6hBqAJ5TbF

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 17, 2025

These figures far exceed U.S. Census estimates, which report around 80,000 Americans aged 100 or older. Musk labeled the situation “the biggest fraud in history” and called for a full audit of Social Security records.

The claim has sparked widespread debate, with some arguing that outdated or incorrect data could be responsible for these anomalies. Critics pointed out that Social Security databases often retain inactive records for deceased individuals, which could explain the inconsistencies. Others argue that potential fraud within the system should be investigated.

Musk’s comments come amid broader discussions on Social Security’s financial sustainability, as the program faces funding challenges due to an aging population and increasing benefit claims.

While no official response has been issued by the Social Security Administration, experts suggest that errors in record-keeping are more likely than large-scale fraud. The debate continues online, with Musk’s supporters demanding transparency and his critics dismissing the claims as misinformation.