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Man Arrested for Misusing Social Security Number
In a move to crack down on identity theft, a 30-year-old Dominican national has pleaded guilty to fraudulently using another person’s Social Security number.
Manuel Maria German Familia, a former Lawrence resident, admitted to using the Social Security number in an application at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles in 2016. The misuse of the Social Security number is a felony offense that can carry severe penalties.
The charge of false representation of a Social Security number provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
German Familia was arrested and charged on February 9, 2021. He is currently awaiting sentencing, which is set for September 30, 2021.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security’s Investigation’s Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force (DBFTF), a specialized field investigative group comprised of personnel from various local, state, and federal agencies with expertise in detecting, deterring, and disrupting organizations and individuals involved in various types of document, identity, and benefit fraud schemes.
Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police; U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service; U.S. Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General; Billerica Police Department and Lawrence Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred M. Wyshak, III, of Mendell’s Criminal Division, is prosecuting the case.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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