How long can you get for SSI fraud?
Penalties of Committing Disability Fraud You may also be made to pay back the fraudulent wages you received. Penalties can also include fines and jail time. In the majority of cases, felony penalties can reach a maximum of $250,000 and up to five years of jail time. Scammers can also be convicted of civil penalties.
What happens if you are charged with Social Security fraud?
There are specific laws [link below] about the unlawful claiming of social security that are punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine. Another even more serious charge associated with social security fraud is “theft of public funds.” Theft of public funds is a felony when the amount stolen is over $1000.
What happens if you lie to Social Security?
Aside from the criminal and felony charges, the SSA may also impose a civil monetary penalty of up to $5,000 each time you lie or withhold facts. They can also make you return double the amount of benefits you fraudulently received.
What happens when you commit SSI fraud?
There are severe penalties for Social Security card fraud and disability fraud. Felony criminal penalties can be up to $250,000 in fines and/or up to five years jail time.
What happens if you lie on disability?
Indeed, it is a criminal offense to knowingly provide a fraudulent application to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for any type of disability benefits. If caught, you could face hefty fines of up to $250,000 and/or spend up to 5 years in jail.
Does Social Security prosecute?
Other penal provisions contained in the Social Security Act or in the Federal Criminal Code may also apply to offenses affecting the Social Security program. We will prosecute even if a fraudulent act is discovered before wrongful payments are made by the Government.
Can you go to jail for SSDI fraud?
Penalties for SSDI Fraud. There are severe penalties for Social Security card fraud and disability fraud. Felony criminal penalties can be up to $250,000 in fines and/or up to five years jail time. On top of the criminal penalties, there may be civil penalties as well.
What is Social Security Disability fraud?
Social security disability fraud is any attempt to obtain benefits you would not be entitled to receive but for the fraudulent action. There are many ways to commit fraud, either alone or in conjunction with one or more people – even with an SSA…
What are the penalties for Social Security card fraud?
There are severe penalties for Social Security card fraud and disability fraud. Felony criminal penalties can be up to $250,000 in fines and/or up to five years jail time. On top of the criminal penalties, there may be civil penalties as well.
What to do if you are accused of Social Security benefit fraud?
If you or someone you care about has been accused of Social Security benefit fraud, contact one of our experienced federal defense attorneys as soon as possible. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have worked for over 40 years with people accused of fraud and other serious federal crimes. We are committed to giving you the best defense possible.