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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania man accused of using stolen identities to scam over $1M from SNAP, Medicaid
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man is accused of defrauding the government of over $1,000,000 in benefits by using stolen identities. James Sessoms, 60, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of fraud, according to United States Attorney David Metcalf. Sessoms was charged in October 2024 with allegedly using stolen identities along with Social Security numbers to file for government benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. According to the release, the government lost a total of $1,063,633 because of Sessoms' scheme. He was also accused of selling the SNAP cards he was able to get for profit at local supermarkets. Pennsylvania funeral homeowner charged, accused of giving pet owners wrong ashes He's pleaded guilty to one count of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud, seven counts of false statements in connection with health care benefits, and seven counts of Social Security fraud. Here's what his schemes allegedly involved: Obtained or created the names, SSNs, and personally identifiable information for several fake persons. Obtained the names and personally identifiable information of other persons, including valid SSNs, which he placed on the applications for SNAP and Medical benefits. Sessoms also submitted false and fraudulent driver's licenses bearing his photograph under fictitious and other persons' names. On some of the applications, he added names of spouses and children, sometimes fake, in order to get more benefits. From Nov. 2019 to Nov. 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provided Medicaid and SNAP coverage to Sessoms and his multiple aliases. Sessoms is set to be sentenced on August 21 and faces up to 90 years in prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to over $1 million in welfare fraud
(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to defrauding the United States Government of over $1 million in SNAP and Medicare benefits. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, James Sessoms, 60, of Philadelphia, pled guilty today to one count of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud, seven counts of false statements in connection with health care benefits, and seven counts of Social Security fraud. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The U.S. Attorney's Office says that in October of 2024, Sessoms was charged by indictment with those offenses after he used stolen identities and Social Security numbers (SSNs) to file for SNAP and Medicaid benefits. The Office says Sessoms sold the fraudulently acquired SNAP cards for profit at a local supermarket, stealing $1,063,633 in total benefits. The Office says Sessoms obtained or created the names, SSNs, and personally identifiable information for several fictitious persons, and obtained the names and personally identifiable information of other persons, including valid SSNs, which he placed on the applications for SNAP and Medical benefits, which were submitted to PA DHS under penalty of perjury. Sessoms also submitted false and fraudulent driver's licenses bearing his photograph under the fictitious and other persons' names to obtain these benefits. Sessoms also added purported family members, including his spouse and children, which caused more funds to be awarded for SNAP benefits, per the Attorney's Office. Sessoms is scheduled to be sentenced on August 21 and faces a maximum possible term of 90 years' imprisonment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
