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News Releases - page 12

Scam Alert: “Official” letter causing a panic? It’s probably not from SSA!

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
March 08, 2023

Tampa Man Sentenced For Money Laundering Conspiracy Relating To Government Impersonator Scam

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
March 06, 2023

St. Louis County Man Sentenced to 5+ Years for $777,000 Pandemic Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
March 03, 2023

Essex County Man Charged with Stealing Federal Benefits Meant for Missing Girlfriend’s Disabled Son

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey
March 03, 2023

Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-Relief and Federal Assistance Benefit Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
February 28, 2023

D.C. Woman Sentenced to 32 Months in Prison For Stealing Government Benefit Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia
February 28, 2023

Central Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Nearly $9 Million Cow Manure Ponzi Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California
February 27, 2023

Don’t get caught off guard! Slam the Scam Day is March 9

Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General
February 27, 2023

West Warwick Man Sentenced in Unemployment Fraud Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island
February 24, 2023

Dothan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Evasion, Mail Fraud, and Drug Charges

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Alabama
February 24, 2023

Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Colorado
February 24, 2023

Kansas City Woman Sentenced for SNAP Benefits Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Missouri
February 23, 2023

DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in New York State Pension and Social Security Payments

Office of the New York State Comptroller
February 23, 2023

Mother-Daughter Fraudsters Sentenced for Social Security and Bankruptcy Scams

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Virginia
February 22, 2023

DiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments

Office of the New York State Comptroller
February 14, 2023

Billings Man sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana
February 14, 2023

Former Social Security Employee Pleads Guilty To Pandemic Fraud Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania
February 09, 2023

Former Hamilton Man Admits Lying to Receive Social Security Administration Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana
February 09, 2023

Jefferson County Chiropractor, Employees Convicted of Disability Fraud Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
February 08, 2023

Wanblee Woman Sentenced for False Statements

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Dakota
February 06, 2023

Former Yarmouth Resident Sentenced for Identity Theft and SBA Loan Fraud Charges

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maine
February 04, 2023

New Orleans Woman Charged With Theft of Government Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
February 03, 2023

Grand Jury Indicts Cincinnati Man for COVID Relief Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Ohio
February 01, 2023

Former Saratoga County Resident Sentenced for Money Laundering Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
February 01, 2023

Williamsburg Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering and Conspiracy Involving Labor Trafficking

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia
January 31, 2023

Belleville Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Benefits from Deceased In-Law

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Illinois
January 24, 2023

Caseyville Woman Admits to Cashing Deceased Mother’s Social Security Checks

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Illinois
January 23, 2023

Three Additional Individuals Sentenced for Participating in $10 Million Multi-State Bank Fraud Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey
January 20, 2023

Seattle Man Who Used Stolen Identities to Seek Nearly $2 Million in COVID-19 Benefits Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington
January 20, 2023

New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of More Than $86,000 in Social Security Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
January 20, 2023

DiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments

Office of the New York State Comptroller
January 20, 2023

Colorado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Colorado
January 20, 2023

Quincy Man Sentenced for Social Security Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
January 19, 2023

Westwego Woman Charged with Theft of Government Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
January 17, 2023

Former Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Customers by Creating Life Insurance Policies in their Names without Victims' Knowledge

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Ohio
January 10, 2023

Metairie Woman Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Funds and Cares Act Funds

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
January 09, 2023

Cleveland Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Pension Benefits and Defrauding Government Programs

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio
January 05, 2023

Fourth Sentenced in Government Impersonation Call Center Scam

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas
January 04, 2023

Oswego County Woman Indicted on Charges Related to Theft of Social Security Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
December 19, 2022

Social Security Administration Employee Accused of Fraud and Money Laundering

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Colorado
December 15, 2022

Williamsburg Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky
December 14, 2022

Kansas Veteran Sentenced for Defrauding the VA

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Kansas
December 13, 2022

Mauldin Woman Sentenced to Sixteen Months in Prison for Theft of Deceased Mother’s Social Security Administration Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina
December 12, 2022

Beverly Hills Woman Pleads Guilty To Theft Of Deceased Father’s Social Security Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida
December 09, 2022

Four Charged in Connection with Labor Trafficking, Forced Labor, and Immigration Offenses at Williamsburg Laundry Facility

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia
December 08, 2022

“John Doe” Sentenced to 57 Months for Misusing a Social Security Number and Aggravated Identity Theft

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
December 01, 2022

St. Louis County Man Admits Cashing His Dead Mother’s Social Security Checks for 26 Years

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Missouri
December 01, 2022

Waterbury Man Charged with Theft of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut
November 30, 2022

Somerset County Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme

U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey
November 30, 2022
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