2007-03-12 06:13:26 · 22 answers · asked by Nice Real Nice 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Report it. Just do the right thing. Otherwise, Sal's gonna get you!
2007-03-12 06:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by SensiblySmart 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You will be required to pay it back when they realize their mistake. How would you sell them on eBay anyway? The funds come on a debit card. Today's food stamps aren't paper that you can easily trade or sell. But I'm sure that some people will find a way.
A long time ago the mail man accidentally delivered a huge packet of food stamps to my house. There must have been at least five hundred dollars worth, but I didn't open them. I ran after the mail man and gave them back before I could change my mind. And we really did need them, as I was newly divorced and had little money.
2007-03-12 13:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well....back in the days when the government actually followed through with things....they would eventually find their error and come back for payment. Sell them on e-bay and I think it's fraud you can be charged with.
Here's a novel idea.......why not go back to the food stamp office and explain where you think they may have made an error and return them? It would be the right and honest thing to do. I bet you'd be down there screaming your head off if they shorted you 200 bucks!
2007-03-12 13:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First return them then get off your butt and get a job to feed yourself and your family. You have no right to the extra food stamps,its the same as stealing if you do anything with them except return them. I cant imagine any one,if they are able bodied ,not being able to find a job. Its like Mendi said if one jobs not enough then get two. But get off benefits as quickly as you can. Trust me your self respect will rise if you earn the money yourself. I know there are family's that desperately need the help of welfare /food stamps etc. But if you are just shamming the government..Shame on you ! Give them back !!
2007-03-12 14:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To think I pay my taxes to support people like you... argh! Needing assistance is one thing, and I have no problem with that. But to try to exploit an error made by the same government that is supporting you!?!? Do you know how many hours the rest of us have to work to accumulate $200 in taxes?!
Be honest and report the mistake. If not, I hope you get caught.
2007-03-12 14:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Can you say "Fraud" !!! Are you willing to go to JAIL? You are already in violation just by asking such an asinine question. If convicted of fraud you would lose your ability to receive ANY assistance from the government for a period of 5 years. Also the mistake will eventually be discovered as the agency does a validity and internal audit at random intervals to aid in fraud and/or abuse. Can you family do without?
2007-03-12 13:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Chuck-the-Duck 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Report the mistake. You can be charged with a crime if you sell it.
I can't believe that my tax dollars are paying for someone like you. Get a job.
2007-03-12 14:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by Kikyo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, seeing as how WE the working TAXPAYERS gave those food stamps to you, you should return them.
What makes you think we enjoy supporting you and watching you try to make a profit using OUR money?
2007-03-12 15:38:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Report the overage to your worker. If you use them you will be terminated from the program, in addition to having to repay with interest, in which you probably don't have.
Ex-Eligilibility worker.
2007-03-12 14:36:23 · answer #9 · answered by Dixie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
report it. you'll get in a lot of trouble. i have a friend who is in trouble right now for keeping extra money. She could get jail time!!!
2007-03-12 13:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by Naomi P 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋