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Welfare Fraud Exposed Through Stolen IDs | Minneapolis News
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- Jul 19, 2026
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Summary
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 stamp enrollments and fake IDs have already cost $2.2 billion. While USDA says it requires verification, states like Arkansas and New Jersey have uncovered thousands of suspicious IDs. Experts recommend cross-checking enrollment lists against death records and flagging IDs appearing in multiple states. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is already helping by reinstating identity checks and pausing outdated rules. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7042787bea54cbcf