Dec 17, 2025 · We detail the five most common ways beneficiaries intentionally misrepresent facts to defraud federal Social Security programs.

Sep 13, 2022 · Falsely claiming less income than you earned, or falsely reporting physical or mental impairments you don’t actually have in an attempt to obtain benefit payments are clear …

Nov 21, 2023 · Most of the time, felony punishments carry a $250,000 fine and a prison sentence of five years at maximum. Additionally, you can be required to repay the benefits you were …

Disability Insurance fraud includes, among other activities, concealing work activity or medical improvement while receiving disability benefits, representative payee misuse, and deceased …

Mar 21, 2023 · There are many ways to commit fraud, either alone or in conjunction with one or more people – even with an SSA representative. Below are five examples of actions that the …

In 2007, a UK woman was convicted of more than £11,000 in disability fraud after she claimed she could walk only four meters in five minutes, but continued to work at a job she previously …

Mar 22, 2024 · Disability insurance fraud is when you try to collect insurance benefits or lower your rates by lying. There are three types of disability insurance fraud: private disability fraud, …

Apr 24, 2025 · The program offers vital support to millions of Americans, however, its often susceptible to fraud and abuse. Fraud in the SSD system undermines the integrity of the …

Jan 25, 2023 · Make ten such false statements, and you could face up to $50,000 in fines. If you're accused of disability fraud or your application for SSDI or SSI was denied because …

Jan 24, 2024 · To illustrate the impact of SSDI scams, here are some real-life examples: Case 1: Elderly Victim in Florida An 82-year-old woman in Florida received a call from someone …