I started working as a dishwasher at 13. Social Security refuses to acknowledge this. Am I being cheated?

This headline from MarketWatch discusses a personal account where an individual, who started working at a young age, is encountering issues with Social Security recognizing their early employment history. The core concern revolves around whether their past contributions are being accurately recorded and if they are at risk of being shortchanged on future benefits due to inadequate documentation or processing by the Social Security Administration.