2127. Fraud
2127.1 What are the penalties for fraud?
Penalties for fraud include possible fines and imprisonment.
2127.2 What actions are considered fraudulent?
Penalties are imposed if a person with intent to defraud:
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Willfully and knowingly deceives, misleads, or threatens any claimant, prospective claimant, or beneficiary regarding benefits by word, circular, letter, or advertisement;
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Knowingly charges or collects, whether directly or indirectly, any fee more than the maximum fee set by the Commissioner of Social Security;
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Makes false statements or misrepresentations in applying for benefits;
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Makes false statements or misrepresentations of material facts at any time if for use in determining benefit rights;
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Conceals, or fails to reveal, information about events affecting initial or continued right to benefits or the amount of payment; or
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Converts payments received on behalf of another to a use other than for the use and benefit of the eligible person.
Last Revised: March, 2001
There are 4 Comments
fraud
I need to know what to do if I suspect a sibling of using deceased parents credit. Could you hlp me please?
Social Security Fraud
Suspected Social Security fraud can be reported here :
http://oig.ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse
bernard J
Bernard J receives a disability he needs to be reevaluated he does not qualify for a check im a relative and nothing is wrong with him he use that check for the wrong things.
Reporting suspected fraud
Suspected Social Security fraud can be reported here :
http://oig.ssa.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse