Friday, April 26, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and District Attorney’s Office investigated cases of reported fraud in social services programs that resulted in judicial …
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Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and District Attorney’s Office investigated cases of reported fraud in social services programs that resulted in judicial settlements of $22,449 in October.
The investigations also resulted in sanctions against alleged violators, preventing them from receiving further benefits from the programs they allegedly defrauded.
The investigations focused on welfare fraud, offering a false instrument for filing, unlawful use of a benefit card, forgery, and other violations.
The programs affected by the reported fraud include SNAP (Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance, Day Care, Medicaid, and HEAP.
Investigations are ongoing and arrests are pending.
The public is encouraged 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.
