Most people would be thrilled to get a larger-than-average Social Security check, but if it's due to a clerical error, it could be the beginning of a financial headache. You might be tempted to keep the extra money for yourself, but the Social Security Administration will almost certainly come looking for what it's owed.

What happens next depends on several factors, including your financial situation and whether you already receive Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Here's what you need to know to get the matter resolved as quickly as possible.

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