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“If you got a letter in the mail that says you were overpaid, you generally need to pay us back,” the SSA says on its site.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

If she doesn’t, she could later receive bills accusing her of having been overpaid by Social Security.

From Salon Apr. 29, 2026

In 2019, Buffett said he had overpaid to help form Kraft Heinz.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

She said she was also angry about HMRC's refusal to pay her any interest on the overpaid amount despite her first raising the issue in October last year.

From BBC Feb. 18, 2026

The country-bred girl drew a long luxurious breath, and in the fulness of her heart grossly overpaid her charioteer on alighting.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian




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