Would you turn your friend in to the cops if she did this?

Ethiclly it is wrong but I can certianly see the point in not turning her in. I have never been in that position so I couldnt answer that question. I dont really know what I would do. I would talk to that person and let them know that they are committing a crime and what the consequences could be.

I wouldn't turn her in because I don't like to tell on people and get then in trouble with the government I figure if they will get eventully. Like a good friend I have she was stealing gas. I told her to never do that with me in the car. One day she was with another friend and they both got in trouble for stealing gas. I would give her my own money to buy gas before she stole it with me in the car. Anyhow she had to stand in front of the store with a sign that read I stole from this store and also she had to pay over 1000.00 in fees so she learned her lesson and I was glad she did get caught in a way I told her she would eventully.

I think there's no sense in turning them in. people who've learned to cheat the system are going to continue to do so, just with a different identity. It seems to be ingrained in some people that the world owes them a living, and there is nothing you can say or do, including sending them to jail, that will change their minds. i know a few of these people, and they just try to justify their actions by saying they grew up in a different world than the rst of us did. of course, they didn't, they are just sociopaths.

No, I don't think i would turn them in, but I don't think they would be much of a friend. Mind you I don't know this person, but I would most likely not want to associate myself with some one like that. I've had a hard life too. Well, it's still hard but I don't think I could live off the system like that. Does it sound like I'm judging? Well, maybe a little.

That's a tough question to answer because I am not in that person's shoes. Some people do stuff because they are desperate and until I have been in their situation, I really can't say. All I know is that what goes around, comes around and sooner or later she will get caught. If she knows what she is doing is wrong, then she will reap the consequences in the long run.

No I would not turn her in. She already knows what she is doing is wrong and I'm sure it will come back on her one way or another. It kinda sucks that the tax payers might be paying for this woman to get the money though, When I'm sure there is someone out there that really needed it. But thats life. I would not turn her in though.

What the other woman was doing is completely wrong. If it were my friend doing that I am sure I wouldn't turn her in for it. I probably wouldn't just try to talk some sense into her and let her know clearly how I feel and stand on the situation. I guess another thing depends on her life. As your friend said, the other lady had a hard life and deserved a break. So many times you see people get help they don't need. When others need it that help isn't always there. The government likes to rip a lot of people out of the benefits they deserve. For example, my dad had to quit his job he has had for many many years because his life was on the line. He has come down with a lot of health problems and one causes him to just pass out with no warning. That with all his other health problems keeps him from being able to work. Yet, they have denied his disability twice so far. After he has worked and paid in all those years. So if someone wants to rip them off the way they rip everyone else off. I may not completely agree but I wouldn't turn them in either.

I'm not sure- it is a tough call- I wouldn't want my friend to get into trouble- but I also would not want them breaking the law- If that friend really needed the help and deserved help I probably would ignore it- but tell them I do not want to hear anything about it- but if they were abusing the system and didn't need the extra help- I'd tell them to stop- and tell them they could get turned in. Hoping they would make the right choice.

Anyway this is a fraud but sometimes fraud are good too if they help the one who is really in need of help. I would not had complaint it to the authorities and would help the woman to get rid of the time she's facing now.

To sit on the fence is to break the law. Society demands we turn in those who are fraudulent. Its a no-brainer. Turn her in and be a good citizen.There are other ways for her to get assistance. Nobody is above the law. Do the right thing and sleep soundly!

How is she getting them fradulently? They keep pretty good tabs on that kind of stuff. I have friends who get food stamps and the minute they get a 20 cent raise the government sends them a letter saying they're lowering the amount they get. No, I don't think I would turn them in. I would probably talk to my friend about it and see what I could do to help her. If she is struggling but not enough to get government assistance I'd find out what way to help her. If she is just being lazy and doesn't want to work then she has more issues than just taking money from the government that needs to be resolved.

Probably not. I am not one to turn people in for non-violent crimes. I would definitly talk to her but people that do these things usually don't listen.

I wouldn't say anything either. I do agree that sometimes you have to break rules to move forward. The assistance in Canada is probably different but very easy to scam so many people here do. I don't agree with lifetime scammers but if you are doing it temporarily to get yourself eventually out of it then I think that is fine. Vicki

I probably wouldnt turn her in. I actually have heard that alot of people do that kind of stuff. I don't know how they get away with it anyway. But I probably wouldn't say anything. I mean it's not like she killed anyone.

Without knowing the details I can't say. Is it someone who is making a good wage, say $25K or more a year. Is she having financial problems that with her current wages can't get out of. Is it pure fraud getting something not needed so she has money for unnecessary things. I personally would side with someone getting what they can from the government, and unless it is very blatant and goes to an extreme wouldn't tell on them. Who is to say she isn't entitled to the money. The government does their background checks, and most people can't get benefits on the first try. There is usually something that got her started getting benefits, and it was probably legitimate. Now it may not be as bad as someone who can't work, but it is between her and her case workers to say what is allowed. I get benefits, and can't work both because of physical disability and if I did I would lose medical benefits. If I can find a part time job that keeps me below what I am allowed to earn and keep the benefits, and that I can physically handle, I would, but I can't find anything that fits what I can do.

Hi, This would be a tough call. I think I would try to make them come to their senses and do what was right. However, if this did not work I cannot see myself turning them into the authorities for something like this. Friendship goes a lot deeper than money and I would not break it for this. cheers,

I would report her as that is coming out of our tax payers pockets and can be used for others that need it. Hugs