Since we are on the topic of welfare fraud and helping out. Lets cover what exactly IS welfare fraud? Commonly welfare fraud is the obtaining and using of assistance using false information. Some examples are collecting unemployment while still working, not reporting a family member who has moved out or into a household where assistance is received or not reporting income that would be used to determine assistance eligibility.(Welfare Fraud, N.D.) This is very detrimental to the tax payers and those who deserve to receive services but might get denied. It is very scary to think that your family might be in trouble and unable to seek help, due to a family receiving help they don't truly need. Putting a stop to welfare fraud or even reducing it wouldnt guarantee that services will be given to everyone in need. But certainly would free them up for better opportunities should they be needed. If someone is found guilty of welfare fraud, consequences varies by each state. In some states restitution is all that is required. Other states possible jail time along with restitution and denial of ever receiving benefits is also a punishment. This does bring me back to my first post. Please contact about volunteering. Getting in the program so that stopping or at least help cut it down. Cite Page 1). Welfare Fraud(n.d.) obtained from www.ask.com on December 14th 2013