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Mystery $6,000 deposits showing up in SSA beneficiaries' bank accounts. Here's why

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NBC 5 RespondsMarch 13, 2025 7:38 pm

Mystery $6,000 deposits showing up in SSA beneficiaries' bank accounts. Here's why

If a surprise payment in the $6,000 range shows up in your bank account from the Social Security Administration, its legit! NBC 5 Responds has been hearing from retirees who say they’ve received the extra cash, but they don’t know why.

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