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I was receiving food stamps since October. My parents helped me pay rent and my utilities. I don't receive any unemployment since I got fired from my job. The welfare office said I committed fraud since I didn't report my parents helping me with the bills and paying for gas, clothing, and other essentials. I received about $1500 from my parents. Could I be prosecuted and charged with a felony and be put in jail or am I being too paranoid. They want a letter from my parents about how much they have gifted. Should I tell my parents to write such a letter or will this be used against me in a court of law.
I was receiving food stamps since October. My parents helped me pay rent and my utilities. I don't receive any unemployment since I got fired from my job. The welfare office said I committed fraud since I didn't report my parents helping me with the bills and paying for gas, clothing, and other essentials. I received about $1500 from my parents. Could I be prosecuted and charged with a felony and be put in jail or am I being too paranoid. They want a letter from my parents about how much they have gifted. Should I tell my parents to write such a letter or will this be used against me in a court of law.