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Can a social security check be attached?

Generally, Social Security Benefits are exempt from garnishment. The exceptions to this rule are debts to the U.S. Treasury and child support or alimony. If your creditor is owed any other debt, they usually don't attempt to garnish your Social Security benefits, as they know these benefits are exempt. But the creditor can garnish your bank account where you deposited your Social Security benefits, if those benefits have been commingled with other monies. If you have "mixed" your Social...

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