Hudson Valley Woman Charged With Welfare Fraud

A Hudson Valley woman is accused of taking over $3,000 in welfare fraud.

Vanessa Bobo of Saugerties was arrested by the Ulster County Sheriff's Department and charged with the felonies of welfare fraud and four-counts of offering a false instrument for filing.

An investigation conducted by the Ulster County Department of Social Services Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Ulster County District Attorney’s office, alleges that Bobo failed to accurately report earned income from March 2017 through Oct. 2017.

Bobo received $3,134.00 in SNAP benefits that she was not entitled to, officials say.

“It is important to remain vigilant in protecting the benefits available for those who truly need them,” Ulster County Executive Mike Hein said. “Please report any suspicions of fraud or abuse to the Special Investigations Unit by contacting the hotline at 1-855-SIU-Tips.”

Bobo was arrested under Ulster County’s “Zero Tolerance” Program.

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