That simply is not true. I personally have received far more back than I ever paid into SS and that includes the employer contribution. And my wife receives a payment and she never paid anything into the system.
we are talking averages here- many won’t get what they paid in- many die before they ever start receiving- you personally are getting more- others too- however, the average is that most won’t get what they paid in- yes, some individuals rack up big bills, however, it’s offset by those that don’t and won’t receive anyhting