Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
In welfare fraud investigations for March, St. Lawrence County has obtained judicial settlement of $109,336 and sanctioned some people to prevent them from receiving further benefits from the …
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In welfare fraud investigations for March, St. Lawrence County has obtained judicial settlement of $109,336 and sanctioned some people to prevent them from receiving further benefits from the programs they defrauded.
Investigations are ongoing and arrests are pending.
Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and the District Attorney’s Office, looking into numerous cases of reported fraud, focused on welfare fraud, offering a false instrument for filing, unlawful use of a benefit card, forgery and other violations of the NY State Penal Law.
The programs affected by the reported fraud include SNAP (Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance, Day Care, Medicaid, and HEAP.
Investigators are encouraging to report any suspected welfare fraud activity by calling the DOSS Investigations Unit at 379-2145 or by filing a complaint at www.otda.nygov/welfarefraud. Reporters may remain anonymous.
