Southwest Ohio woman sentenced for stealing more than $200K in Social Security in dead brother’s name

Lamb reportedly stole nearly $223,000 in Social Security payments and $1,200 in COVID-19 stimulus funds.

Her brother died in 2004 and received Social Security benefits. After his death, Lamb did not notify Social Security or the bank and continued to have payments sent to a shared bank account, according to the Southern District of Ohio. She also updated the address associated with the bank account to her own address.

The Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General realized the theft during an audit.