Woman spends $86K in social security benefits using name of dead mother, officials say
DETROIT – A Detroit woman is accused of stealing nearly $86,000 in social security benefits using her dead mother’s name. She allegedly sent the money to an inmate, paid for a Lyft ride and made other purchases.
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