Monday, April 29, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
CANTON -- Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and the District Attorney’s Office investigated numerous cases of reported fraud during July, obtaining judicial …
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CANTON -- Investigators from the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services and the District Attorney’s Office investigated numerous cases of reported fraud during July, obtaining judicial settlement of $6,874 and disqualified eight individuals preventing them from receiving further benefits from the programs they defrauded, according to a press release from the investigators.
Their investigations focused on the crimes of welfare fraud, offering a false instrument for filing, unlawful use of a benefit card, forgery and other violations of state Penal Law.
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 statement said.
The investigators encourage the public to report any suspected welfare fraud activity by calling the DOSS Investigations Unit at (315) 379-2145 or by filing a complaint at www.otda.nygov/welfarefraud. Those who make such reports may remain anonymous.
