Woman Charged with Welfare Fraud in Hudson County
A 39-year-old woman in Hudson County has been charged with welfare fraud. According to a news report in The Jersey Journal, the woman has been charged with using an altered pay stub to make it seem as if she qualified for welfare. The woman allegedly received almost $15,000 in welfare assistance for which she was technically not qualified. The most serious charge she faces is a third-degree offense, which could result in jail time. It is not clear if the woman, who does not have a criminal record, will be suspended from her job as a 911 operator because of the alleged offense.
There are many different forms of fraud in New Jersey that can lead to serious penalties. Car accident fraud is when someone receives treatment for a phony injury, overbills for treatment, or stages a car accident to receive compensation. Filing a fraudulent claim with a health insurance provider is a violation of the Health Care Claims Fraud Act. It is also illegal to use false information when applying for New Jersey auto insurance, Medicaid, disability benefits, unemployment benefits, and workers’ compensation.
The penalties for New Jersey fraud can range from fines with probation to jail time. The severity of the penalties will depend on the criminal history of the defendant and the amount of money involved in the fraud. It is crucial that anyone facing fraud charges in New Jersey seek legal guidance from a skilled attorney.
The experienced fraud defense lawyers in New Jersey at Lependorf & Silverstein understand the professional consequences of having a fraud conviction on your record. We know that the stakes are high in such cases. If you or a loved one has been accused of fraud in New Jersey, please contact us at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
