Legal Question in Social Security Law in Massachusetts

social security check fraud

a family member used soc. sec benifit checks, . of my mom who is in a nursing home . and it is $11,000 of debt. the nursing home has stating; bill has been sent to soc,sec dept.and the dept refered to inspector general for possible prosecution,if not paid promptly and can you tell me what will happen ? and what laws are concidered .thank you


Asked on 3/05/08, 11:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: social security check fraud

The Federal Government does not take kindly to Social Security fraud/misuse of funds. Your family member should get a lawyer right away, and find a way to make a payment schedule. Otherwise, the criminal prosecution is likely, and WILL result in penalties beyond repayment.

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Answered on 3/06/08, 5:54 am


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