Social security administration in new bern north carolina

NEW BERN, N.C. – A Saint Pauls, North Carolina woman, Stephanie Chavis, was sentenced today to 65 months in prison and three years of supervised release for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Chavis was also ordered to pay $760,966 in restitution to the Social Security Administration. On April 16, 2019, Chavis pled guilty to the charges.

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According to court documents and other information presented in court, Chavis was an Operations Supervisor at the Fayetteville offices of the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA administers monetary aid to the public through federally funded programs, including the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI), which authorizes monthly payments to qualifying individuals who are 65 years or older, blind, or disabled, and who meet certain income and resource criteria.

In her capacity as an Operations Supervisor, Chavis had access to SSA beneficiary accounts and associated personal identifying information (PII). Between approximately August 2010 and April 2018, Chavis caused over $760,000 in SSI benefits to be electronically deposited into nine different bank accounts held in her name, and in the names of various family members, by making false and fraudulent representations to fellow SSA employees, including claims representatives and other supervisors. The investigation established that Chavis used her government-issued PIN number to query the accounts of approximately 62 program beneficiaries and used their PII to generate the fraudulent payment requests. The beneficiaries targeted by Chavis included incarcerated individuals who were not entitled to payments, individuals who had been suspended or terminated from the SSI program, and beneficiaries who were legitimately owed SSI funds.

To circumvent SSA policy requirements, Chavis provided the beneficiary PII and account information for deposit purposes to unsuspecting claims representatives and asked them to create approximately 100 fraudulent payment requests. After the requests were created, Chavis either approved them herself or asked other SSA employees to process the approvals. Thereafter, the stolen funds were deposited into the bank accounts under Chavis’s control.

“Ms. Chavis misused her official position and authority in the Social Security Administration to steal over $760,000 in taxpayer funds. I am gratified that a review by the SSA OIG audit office flagged this activity to OIG investigators as potential fraud,” said Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General for the Social Security Administration. “We will continue to identify and aggressively pursue any instances of employee fraud and hold wrongdoers to account. These efforts are critical to maintaining the public’s trust in Social Security. I want to thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office for its support of our investigation and efforts to bring it to a successful resolution.”

G. Norman Acker, III, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan. The case was investigated by Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General, Atlanta Field Division, under the supervision of Special Agent in Charge Rodregas W. Owens. Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Tamika Moses and Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam F. Hulbig prosecuted the case for the government.

Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina or on PACER by searching for Case No. 5:18-cr-00407-FL-1.

Address: 1420 Mccarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: 1-888-491-1885
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Official SSA Website

The Social Security Office in New Bern, NC can help with the following:

Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits in North Carolina
Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in North Carolina
Apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI) in North Carolina
Apply for Medicare in North Carolina
Check Application Status
Appeal a Decision
Obtain Forms
Obtain a New or Replacement Social Security Card in North Carolina
Obtain a New or Replacement Medicare Card in North Carolina
Change Name on Social Security Card
Change Name on Medicare Card

Please note that most of the services that are provided at the New Bern Social Security Office can be completed online. By going online you can save time and avoid lengthy trips to the SSA Office in New Bern, North Carolina. You can submit your application for benefits online and also check on the status of your online application. Another way to apply for benefits without going to your local office is by calling 1-800-772-1213 from 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday. Please only go to the New Bern Office if you absolutely must. Social Security Offices are often understaffed and really appreciate it if you only come in if you absolutely must.

Schedule an Appointment at the New Bern SSA Office – Call 1-888-491-1885 during business hours and schedule your appointment. The New Bern Office representative will be able to set you up with an appointment. You will save a lot of time by scheduling an appointment instead of simply walking in unannounced.
Don’t be late! – The New Bern, North Carolina Social Security Office has limited resources so please be punctual when you set an appointment. We urge all our visitors to attempt to take care of their needs online and over the phone if at all possible.
Bring All Relevant Documentation – You can find what documents are needed for each scenario online. If you are still unsure, please call your New Bern office and confirm what documentation is required. You will save yourself a lot of time by being prepared. The following documents are typically required: social security card, birth certificate, residency documentation, income documentation, proof of citizenship or eligible noncitizen status.

From Hwy 17 N (Jones & Onslow Co)At the 7th Light Turn Right on Mccarthy Blvd (Joe Alcoke Chev. is at That Intersection) and the Office is 1/4 Mile on the Left. from Hwy 70 West (Carteret Co) Take Jacksonville Exit and Turn Left on Martin Luther King Blvd. at the 5th Light Turn Left onto Mccarthy Blvd. (Joe Alcoke Chev. is at That Intersection) Office is 1/4 Mile on the Left.

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