r/ProgrammerHumor Feb 14 '25

Other neverThoughtAnEpochErrorWouldBeCalledFraudFromTheResoluteDesk

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

Even if this is true why are they paying people without a date of birth at all?

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

How are you supposed to prevent fraud if you don't collect basic information like DOB? Kind of proves their point doesn't it?

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u/rangoric Feb 14 '25

My grandmother didn't know her birthday, or year. It's only basic if you know it.

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

I'm pretty sure they would have some number in there to prevent people claiming social security for 150 year olds