Is this considered welfare fraud (read description)?
I activated my iPhone on t-mobile about two weeks ago and I'm getting calls/text meant for the previous owner, I'm just now getting them.
I received a call from a number I didn't recognize, so I didn't answer. A quick google search came up with the Orange County Florida WIC office (I live in neighboring county). On December 1st, I received a text message that the person had money deposited on to their SNAP card. A few hours later, I received another text showing they spent 66.5% of the money they received at Foot Locker.
I'm not sure if I should report them considering the following:
1. They could afford to spend that much at Foot Locker and receive SNAP.
2. They couldn't keep their phone active (or at least take the number off their bank account if they were getting rid of the number), phones are now cheap to maintain if you do your research and go prepaid.
3. If you are allowed to use your SNAP benefits for clothing, shoes or sporting gear, there are cheaper places than Foot Locker.
Added (1). Janet: Since when was it legal or right to spend SNAP benefits (which is Food Stamps) on expensive stuff at Foot Locker? Are you saying we should allow every one to get on SNAP and spend tax payer dollars on stuff like that? SNAP is meant for helping people until they get back on their feet, not shopping sprees.