Massive, Out of Control Fraud, in Massachusetts

  

As Americans and as human beings we have an obligation to help those in REAL need. Yet what we have in Massachusetts and throughout the country is massive fraud. Across America it results in hundreds of billions of dollars, and in Massachusetts it would not be surprising to find out that it is approaching 1/2 billion dollars, or more. At the same time Governor Deval Patrick and the legislature are debating which tax hikes to enact while significantly increasing spending.

To the average hard working citizen it becomes confusing and even mind boggling. We hear of such things as EBT cards, food stamps, housing assistance, education assistance, healthcare assistance, Medicaid assistance, welfare assistance, unemployment assistance, Social Security Disability, refugee, migration and resettlement assistance...and the list goes on. It is indeed mind boggling to the average person. A great deal of taxpayer money is being used not to help those in real need, but in support of massive, out of control fraud. It is much higher than government officials are willing to admit, in fact they try to hide it.
 

We have are a very large number of people who have learned how to "game the system", use these personal services and taxpayer money undeservedly for personal gain. It is no different than stealing. There are in fact those who instruct people on how to apply and what to do to receive these benefits.

 

The Boston bombers, the Tsarnaev brothers, and their family lived in Massachusetts essentially free for 10 years while engaging in little to no work. Not only did they commit an horrific act, they made fools out of all of us. They lived off taxpayers with housing, food, cars, education - including college, travel and all kinds of free assistance. When Governor Deval Patrick was asked the value of state benefits received he replied that he did not want to violate their privacy. Could the real reason be that it was too embarrassing to reveal how big of a sucker the state was...and the can of worms that would be opened up if it were revealed? That seems to be the pattern of state officials, they try to hide the massive fraud.

 

Recently, State Auditor, Suzanne Bump, revealed that the state was sending financial assistance to dead people; that there was use of dead people's Social Security numbers; and that multiple people were claiming the same dead person as a dependent. For this she was attacked by Governor Patrick and his administration...the same pattern of hiding the embarrassing and massive fraud.

State Representative, Shaunna O’Connell, has asked for further information on why there was a balance on an EBT card of $7,000. There is still another report that a card had a balance of $11,000 ! Yet an elected representative of the people has been stonewalled for over 6 months by the Patrick administration in getting an answer. In still another instance in a drug bust in Attleboro, MA EBT cards were found in a cache of cash, weapons and drugs. Still further charges against EBT cards were found in gambling casinos and resort areas. Taxpayers are being played as suckers.

In motel locations throughout the state it is not unusual to see able bodied people, aged between 25 - 35, strolling along with their food from adjacent diners going back to the motel to watch television. Food and housing assistance is paid by taxpayers. One person who happens to be from South America, and is receiving all kinds of state and federal financial benefits, was recently quoted as saying..."America owes me" ! In the next breath he openly criticized the United States. When people know they can take advantage of you, walk all over you, they don't respect you. That is a fact.

If you go to any Social Security office in the state (or across the country), you expect to see older people, retirement age. Yet what you see is an office crowded with people aged from about 25 - 45. The reason? Social Security Disability....many people have learned (and been taught) on how to game the system in order to get financial benefits. Retirement age people and those with REAL disabilities have great difficulty in even getting attention in these offices.

There is more. MUCH more. In spite of what they tell you, and try to hide, there is massive fraud going on in Massachusetts. Taxpayers are being played for suckers. At the same time Governor Patrick and our legislature is trying to figure out what tax increases to enact. Perhaps saddest of all, those in REAL need are not receiving the attention, services, and financial assistance to the extent that they need. Yet those that game the system are doing nothing short of stealing, as well as committing major sin.

Don't kid yourself....we have a major problem in Massachusetts. And your gut tells you this...doesn't it?