SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD INVOLVING DISABILITY AND BENEFITS

Congress is about to propose severe new penalties for Social Security fraud involving phony disability and benefit claims. This can take the form of fake doctor reports,  plus those who hide income from the government or involve individuals who have died with others or relatives continuing to collect and cash their checks. Penalties can range from heavy fines to prison terms. Those receiving disability benefits could lose their benefits if they are found to have been concealing work activities or misrepresented their physical or mental problems.