Jennifer Valley, Social Security Fraud, Massachusetts 2026

Barre Woman Charged with Stealing Over $100,000 in Social Security Benefits

BOSTON, MA - Jennifer Valley, 51, of Barre, has been charged with stealing over $100,000 in Social Security benefits. The charges were filed in federal court in Worcester, Massachusetts.

According to the charging document, Valley stole approximately $100,218 in Social Security retirement benefits from October 2022 through August 2025.

Valley has been charged with one count of theft of government money, a crime that carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater.

The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James J. Nagelberg of the Major Crimes Unit.

Members of the public are encouraged to report suspected benefit fraud in Massachusetts by calling 1-855-SCAM-MA-1 (855-722-6621).

This case is part of the U.S. Attorney's Office's effort to combat fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. The office has established a Benefit & Voter Fraud Team, a district-wide initiative that will aggressively investigate and prosecute misuse of taxpayer-funded benefits in Massachusetts.

The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

On March 26, 2026, United States Attorney Leah B. Foley announced the creation of the Benefit & Voter Fraud Team, a district-wide initiative established in response to the rampant fraud being uncovered across Massachusetts.

On April 7, the National Fraud Enforcement Division was created, with a core mission to zealously investigate and prosecute those who steal or fraudulently misuse taxpayer dollars.

Defendant: Jennifer Valley

Criminal Charge: One count of theft of government money

City and State: Barre, Massachusetts

Crime Date: October 2022 - August 2025

Sentence: Up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss, whichever is greater

Dollar Amount: $100,218

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/barre-woman-charged-social-security-fraud