Elon Musk May Have Your Social Security Number
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The billionaire and his DOGE agents were reportedly granted full access to the Treasury’s federal payments system, and nobody knows to what end.

Summary

Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) have been granted access to the U.S. Treasury’s federal payment system, raising concerns about security and misuse.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved the move after a top Treasury official was ousted for resisting.

Critics warn Musk could freeze payments to government programs or manipulate federal contracts.

The move coincides with DOGE’s takeover of the Office of Personnel Management.

Experts call it a dangerous power grab, as Musk holds no official government position.

  • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    2·
    9 hours ago

    That is technically possible with our information too. It happens, but is bothersome.

    Ohh well in that case, I’m sure nobody would bother taking advantage of it for free money…

    • no banana@lemmy.world
      2·
      9 hours ago

      Oh, it totally happens. It’s not that I wanted to say that it’s too bothersome. Scammers will do what scammers do.

      There’s actually been some talk about gangs running such business from Spain. Mostly scamming old people.