Why thousands of people are erroneously declared dead every year

(Aging Untold) — Each year, thousands of people are mistakenly declared dead by the federal government.

The problem for those still alive is that once the government says you’re dead, your name is placed on the Death Master File and your accounts get locked down and payments stop.

For people who don’t belong in the Death Master File, it can create a serious financial mess.

Consumer reporter Susan Campbell spoke to one woman as she worked to resurrect herself.