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Woman falsely reported income to get food stamps

Woman falsely reported income to get food stamps
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<p>MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: In this photo illustration, products containing high sugar levels are on display at a supermarket on April 8, 2016 in Melbourne , Australia. The World Health Organisation's first global report on diabetes found that 422 million adults live with diabetes, mainly in developing countries. Australian diabetes experts are urging the Federal Government to consider imposing a sugar tax to tackle the growing problem. (Photo by Luis Ascui/Getty Images)</p>
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A Jamestown woman is charged with welfare fraud after unlawfully collecting over $1,300 in food stamps.

Amanda Garcia Birt, 26, allegedly did not report employment income to Social Services. This unreported income resulted in $1357 of food stamps she was not supposed to receive.

Garcia Birt is charged with grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.

She was issued an appearance ticket for Jamestown City Court.

If you suspect someone of welfare fraud, you can report it at 1-800-388-5365.

 

 

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