An Issue with an infinitive phrase

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An Issue with an infinitive phrase

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The sentence is the following:
I'm offering you something to help you get that back.

I can't figure out whether "to help" refers to "offering" or "something"?
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Re: An Issue with an infinitive phrase

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The point is moot: either analysis is possible with no bearing on the overall meaning.
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