Social Security and Disability Law
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Darron Dimitri Ross, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced today to six years in prison and $696,912 in restitution for conspiracy to defraud the United States, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. “Ross and his co-defendants…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Michael Hawkins, age 60, of Maryland, New York was sentenced today to just short of seven months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release for failing to register as a sex offender as required by the Sex Offender…
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For Immediate Release Download a PDF of Scam Alert That unexpected offer from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to activate a benefit increase is from a criminal and not the real SSA. Do not share personal or financial information. Do not click on links or respond. Report suspected scams to oig.ssa.gov/report. Criminals continue to impersonate…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia: ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Merrifield couple was sentenced today for stealing at least nine people’s identities and using the stolen personal identifying information (PII) to fraudulently buy a luxury vehicle, lease high-end residences, and obtain loans and credit. According to court documents, Caprice Foster, 51, and…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia:, CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Melissa Waller, 45, of St. Albans, was ordered today to pay $84,509 in restitution and sentenced to probation for five years, with the first year to be served on home detention, for theft of government benefits. According to court documents and statements…
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 14, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a wide range of closures and restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus. Of course, government offices were not immune from these effects, including Social Security offices. However, according to a recent report, those who have been…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas: HOUSTON – Three individuals have been charged for their roles in a multi-year fraud and money laundering conspiracy involving call centers, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Amirsinh Diwan, 42, Des Plaines, Illinois, is expected to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. Ho at 1:30…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Carrie Wetherell, 44, of Watertown, New York, pled guilty to one count of bank fraud related to her scheme to withdraw and spend the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits of a deceased relative. The announcement was made by United States Attorney…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Puerto Rico: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On September 29, 2022, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned seven separate indictments charging seven individuals with Social Security Fraud. The Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services Office of…
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania: PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that so far this year, the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has charged no less than a dozen cases involving Social Security fraud, either by Information or Indictment, with nine of…
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