Link card fraud worth the fight? - Chicago Sun-Times

Link card fraud worth the fight? - Chicago Sun-Times



Here's what irks me about this "Study". If they decide to implement it, they will "Pay" someone money just to figure out how much it will cost them to do it.

How about this. Use that money for hiring investigators to follow up on claims of fraud. These investigators don't have to be full time employees. Just look at the percentage of fraud cases. Slapping a picture on these cards is a waste of money. Many of the users of these cards, routinely send family members out for gathering groceries because some of them have mobility issues. And yes, there will always be those out there abusing usage.

So if anything, I beg you legislators to do something smart, and not waste money on some study. Spend any funds wisely and update your computer systems, and hire the proper people for going after those that do commit fraud for any benefit system.