70-year-old woman's Social Security check suddenly falls to $2,700; told to repay $35,000 within 30 days or face 50% benefit cut

A woman in her 70s was shocked when her Social Security payment dropped to about $2,700 a month and the SSA told her to repay $35,000 in alleged overpayments within 30 days. The case highlights how Social Security overpayments can leave beneficiaries facing sudden financial hardship and steep benefit cuts.