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Lancaster County Woman Charged with Threats and ID Theft
PHILADELPHIA – Debra Lightfoot, a 57-year-old woman from Lititz, PA, is facing additional charges for allegedly making threatening phone calls to a Social Security Administration employee. According to a superseding indictment, Lightfoot used a stolen Social Security number to work while collecting disability payments.
The indictment adds two new counts to the 13 previous charges, including 11 counts of wire fraud, one count of theft of government funds, two counts of Social Security fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft. If convicted, Lightfoot could face up to 248 years in prison, a three-year period of supervised release, and restitution of $137,665.
Lightfoot was arrested on October 7, 2013, on a criminal complaint and is currently being held pending trial. The case was investigated by the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General, and is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Amanda R. Reinitz.
According to the indictment, Lightfoot used a stolen Social Security number to work while collecting disability payments from the Social Security Administration under her true identity. This is just the latest in a string of alleged crimes committed by Lightfoot, who is accused of using a stolen identity to commit fraud.
The indictment serves as a reminder that identity theft and social security fraud can have severe consequences. In this case, Lightfoot’s alleged actions could result in a lengthy prison sentence and significant financial penalties.
U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger announced the charges, reiterating that an indictment is an accusation, and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is a prime example of the importance of protecting one’s identity and being cautious when sharing personal information.
Contact: Patty Hartman, Media Contact, 215-861-8525
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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