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Welfare Fraud Exposed Through Stolen IDs | Minneapolis News
Welfare fraud is spiraling out of control as criminals use stolen and dead people’s Social Security numbers to siphon millions from Medicaid and food stamps—sometimes linking one ID to 15 employers across 14 states in just three months. With no federal mandate requiring identity verification, fraudsters exploit the loophole, costing taxpayers billions. A new report estimates $29 billion could be saved over ten years if states simply verified applicants’ identities. Nearly 24 million Americans fall victim to identity theft annually, and fraudsters are cashing in—over a million duplicate food…
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