🚨 **URGENT: May 2026 Social Security Payments – Fact Check** 🚨
**CLAIM:** Viral posts claim that Social Security payments for May 2026 will be delayed by two weeks and that seniors must “re-register” online by April 30 or lose benefits.
**VERDICT: ❌ FALSE (Fake News)**
The Social Security Administration has confirmed that **no changes to the payment schedule or eligibility requirements have been announced for May 2026**. Standard payment dates remain tied to birth dates (2nd, 3rd, or 4th Wednesday). The “re-registration” link circulating on Facebook and TikTok is a **phishing scam** designed to steal personal information.
**What’s actually happening:**
✅ May 2026 checks will go out on **May 13, 20, and 27** as usual.
✅ The SSA is *not* requiring anyone to re-verify identity for existing benefits.
⚠️ If you see a post claiming otherwise, **do not click any links**. Instead, report it to the SSA’s Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271.
**Takeaway:** Always verify benefits info at **ssa.gov** — not social media. Share this to protect your community from scams.