Claim 1: The average Social Security recipient gets $1,800/month after working 50 years.
The Reality: This number is relatively close to the historical average, though it fluctuates with annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA). As of recent years, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit sits around $1,900 to $2,000.
However, benefits are calculated based on a worker's 35 highest-earning years, not 50 years.
Claim 2: The average undocumented "refugee" gets $3,874/month after 50 minutes in America.
The Reality: This claim is entirely false and inaccurate. It stems from a viral internet hoax that misinterpreted data from a completely different country or misconstrued one-time resettlement grants.
Federal Policy: By law, undocumented immigrants are completely ineligible for federal cash assistance programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Refugee Distinction: Legitimate, legally admitted refugees do receive initial assistance when they arrive, but this is typically a one-time resettlement grant (usually around $1,000 to $2,000 total per person) to help agencies secure temporary housing and food. They do not receive a recurring $3,874 monthly stipend from the government.