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3. Is it legal to receive federal pay...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 05:31 PM

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While not showing up for work? Isn’t that fraud? Or some other kind of crime? Like, it’s illegal to keep a dead person’s Social Security check. Right? Seems similar.

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That's why she didn't tell anyone. She was actually somewhat decent. Her predecessor is not. LeftInTX Sunday #8

Is it legal to receive federal pay... FeelingBlue Sunday #3

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