Social Security Fraud: Binghamton Woman Faces 38 Counts for Stealing $25,000 in Benefits
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Loretta Washington, a 59-year-old Binghamton resident, faced a federal indictment on Thursday, May 23, for allegedly committing 38 counts of social security fraud. Washington stands accused of unlawfully obtaining social security benefits on behalf of a minor. In these instances, a representative-payee acts as an individual or organization designated by the Social Security Administration to receive benefits on behalf of an individual incapable of managing their payments independently. Washington is alleged to …