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7,500 Maryland Retirees Receive Notice of Garnishment in Error [View all]
About 7,500 retirees in Maryland received notice in error threatening to garnish their pensions.
A woman named Deborah received a letter saying a debt "has been referred to the U.S. Department of Treasury" and "up to 25 percent" of her pension would be withheld to pay the debt.
Deborah said she does owe the state money but is on a payment plan and in good standing.
She said when she contacted the Maryland comptroller's office, they told her they didn't know anything about the letter.
Read more: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/7500-Maryland-Retirees-Receive-Notice-of-Garnishment-in-Error-505910241.html
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