**AITA for thinking the gov actually pulled a fast one on Boomers in May 2026?**
So, my grandpa calls me screaming that his May 2026 SS check bounced harder than my crypto portfolio. Turns out, the SSA "upgraded" the system to "blockchain-verified direct deposits" and accidentally flagged half the 75+ demographic as "zombie accounts." 💀
Now there's a 72-hour hold on all payments while they "verify you're not a Deep State AI bot." Meanwhile, the AARP is selling pitchforks at a discount, and Karen from Facebook is convinced this is because they changed the font on the checks.
**TL;DR:** May 2026 SS is MIA because the gov thinks your Memaw might be an NPC. L take or huge oversight?