Every now and then, I have to have a hard talk with people about Social Security Disability Fraud.   Most people think that once they apply for Social Security or when they get approved, they can just got about their merry way with no problems.    However, here's a few things to keep in mind that may alert Social Security to possible fraud: 1) Consistency in Forms. We all know that Social Security kills ALOT of trees.  It is not a secret.  However, so many people don't realize that one of the things that Social Security looks for is consistency in the forms.   So what does that mean?  It means that if you said that your Back was killing you and your legs are fine but then 6 months later, you're saying your back was fine and your legs are killing you, this may raise a few eyebrows. 2) Don't think people won't DIME you out! I have represented more than my fair share of people who find themselves explaining why someone has alleged that they are NOT disabled. And OOOOOOOOOOOO it's never pretty!  It can be anonymous or not. I once represented a client who's ex-girlfriend called and threatened to report that my client wasn't disabled at all and was going to tell SSA.  I asked my client about it and he assured me that he was disabled.  Unbeknownst to me, she went ahead with the report and we had an interesting time in front of the judge. 3) Stop trying to make your case MORE "OFF the CHAIN" than it really is! Why do people feel the need to OVER exaggerate their conditions??  We all know that it can get kind of crucial but when you sit there and your doctor only prescribes flexeril for minor back spasms and you scream that you can't move and you can't touch anything and you are in pain and on a scale of 1 to 10 your pain is a 20, you are GOING to raise eyebrows.  I'm not saying that you shouldn't tell people the truth but don't go over the top! 4) Recognize, BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING! Let me be the first to tell you!  SOCIAL SECURITY HAS A FRAUD UNIT!  That's right! I said it! They have people who interview witnesses and video tape persons.  I watched a tape of a client of mine who said he had a bad back and couldn't lift more than 5 pounds.  There he was! Unloading several bags of grocery from the car and then working on the engine.  Needless to say, his went down in flame! 5) If the person is in jail, STOP ACCEPTING CHECKS!! Now, this one happens usually because SOMEONE is greedy.  Their child or their loved one was getting their check and now they are in jail, but they don't tell the government.  If someone is in jail, The CHECKS STOP!! PERIOD!!!  If you keep accepting the checks and depositing them (and SPENDING THEM AS WELL), LOOK OUT! Someone will come looking for you! I know it's a crazy situation but remember, in this day and age, people are trying to get over.   Trust me when I tell you, you can try to "HUSTLE" if you want to but the Social Security Administration is the "HUSTLE BUSTER"!!!