The extent of welfare fraud is not just limited to Pennsylvania; it happens all around the country. A 2019 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that $1 billion in SNAP benefits are trafficked in the U.S. annually. But experts say the real extent of the fraud is uncertain and could surpass that $1 billion figure.

Source: 45 Charged with Committing More than $240K in Welfare Fraud in Pennsylvania

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If there was no welfare, then there would be no fraud!

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