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Can a debt collector freeze a bank account that contains Social Security benefits?
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Social Security benefits receive legal protection from debt collection in most cases, but this protection may not automatically shield bank accounts where those benefits are deposited, creating a potential vulnerability for beneficiaries.
Can a debt collector freeze a bank account that contains Social Security benefits?
Social Security is protected from most debt collectors, but that doesn't always extend to the bank account it's in.
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