is social security safe
government agencies can raid your benefits while your money is safe from private bill collectors the government can and will take a portion of your social security benefits if you owe them moneyow much can be taken from social security depends on the type of debt you owe in most situations the government can pull 15 percent of your benefits to cover your debt but under the debt collection improvement act of 1996 it must leave you at least $ 750 each month