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Pennsylvania Social Security fraud cases

Every Justice Department announcement of Social Security fraud prosecuted in Pennsylvania since January 20, 2025.

All announcements

DateAnnouncementStageAmount
2026-10-02North Braddock Man Charged with Carrying Out Six-Year Social Security FraudCharged—
2026-08-11Indiana County Man Indicted for Theft of Social Security BenefitsCharged—
2026-08-10Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced for Theft of Supplemental Security Income FundsSentenced$18K
2026-07-31Washington County Woman Charged with Theft of Social Security BenefitsCharged—
2026-06-25DuBois Resident Indicted on Social Security Fraud ChargesCharged$1K
2026-06-22Kittanning Resident Sentenced for Theft of Disabled Child's Social Security BenefitsSentenced$17K
2026-02-27Bradford County Man Sentenced To One Year Of Probation For Wire FraudSentenced$351K
2025-12-08Beaver Falls Resident Sentenced for Theft of Social Security BenefitsSentenced$217K
2025-09-26Bradford County Man Pleads Guilty To Wire FraudPleaded guilty—
2025-09-10Blairsville Man Pleads Guilty to Supplemental Security Income Fraud and TheftPleaded guilty$34K
2025-09-08Owner of Facility for Intellectually Disabled Adults Pleads Guilty to Health Care FraudPleaded guilty—
2025-08-12Superseding Indictment Against Pittsburgh Health Care Facility Owner Adds Charges of Social Security Fraud and Concealing Material Facts Related to Health Care MattersCharged—
2025-07-29Belle Vernon Woman Ordered to Pay $116,000 in Restitution for Social Security FraudSentenced$117K
2025-06-18Beaver Falls Resident Pleads Guilty to Theft of Social Security BenefitsPleaded guilty—
2025-05-30Pittsburgh Woman Indicted for Fraudulent Receipt of Supplemental Security Income BenefitsCharged—
2025-05-27Juniata County Woman Sentenced To Six Months' Home Confinement For Social Security And Housing Choice Voucher Program FraudSentenced$141K
2025-04-28Bucks County Attorney Sentenced to a Year and a Day in Prison in Connection With Multiple Fraud SchemesSentenced$160K
2025-04-03New York Man Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Money Laundering Connected to Stolen Federal FundsSentenced—

Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.

Where to report Social Security fraud in Pennsylvania

Social Security fraud is not in WHIP's list of covered agencies, but the False Claims Act still applies to false claims for federal money. More on reporting Social Security fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Pennsylvania, and Social Security cases in every state.

Frequently asked questions

How many Social Security fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Pennsylvania?

18 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 14.8% of all Social Security announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.

How do I report Social Security fraud in Pennsylvania?

SSA Office of the Inspector General.

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)
  2. SSA OIG: Report fraud
  3. DOJ: National Fraud Enforcement Division Criminal Tip Rewards Pilot Program, terms and conditions (updated Oct. 20, 2026)