Does reporting a welfare system abuser really do any good?
October 31, 2009 - 6:50 pm
Is the information you give just taken then filed away somewhere or does someone actually put some time into investigating it? If so, what exactly does that involve?
Serious answers are appreciated.
I would hope it’s taken seriously!! But that’s something you’ll never know, unless your the one abusing the system and get caught. Either way, if you know of someone abusing it, you need to report it.
November 1st, 2009 at 12:11 am
I would hope it’s taken seriously!! But that’s something you’ll never know, unless your the one abusing the system and get caught. Either way, if you know of someone abusing it, you need to report it.
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November 1st, 2009 at 12:31 am
Yes it does and no the info is not just filed away and left to go unnoticed.
Once an abuser has been reported someone checks SS records to see if there have been deposits made. Addresses are checked by several different means and in a case where there are more dependants claimed than are actually in the home sometimes a home visit is made to check for physical proof of residency.
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:16 am
it has to be proved…..investigated
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:45 am
Yes, it is investigated. The specific process of investigation depends on the state or federal agency administering the benefits. Some states have less investigative resources than others due to budget shortfalls.
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November 1st, 2009 at 2:11 am
It opens a investigation, they will varyfy whether the claim is true or not, if not take away the welfare benifits…and may press charges.
Think about it this way, people who abuse the welfare system arnt just stealing governement money…they are taking money out of your pocket, my pocket and every american who pays taxes. Its the same as taking cash out of someones purse, you have a moral responciblity to report them
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November 1st, 2009 at 2:58 am
Yes. I reported someone a few years ago. They lost all their benefits. All I did was call the welfare office and talked to her caseworker. I didn’t have to leave my name.
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