South Carolina Social Security Fraud is a crime in which someone knowingly and willingly misuses Social Security funds for their own benefit. This type of fraud is illegal under both state and federal laws and can carry serious penalties. Types of South Carolina Social Security Fraud include identity theft, false representation, and misuse of benefits. Identity theft occurs when someone steals another individual's Social Security number to obtain benefits or uses it to file a false tax return. False representation occurs when someone lies to the Social Security Administration in order to obtain benefits or uses another person's identity to obtain benefits. Misuse of benefits occurs when someone uses Social Security funds for unauthorized purchases or diverts funds for other purposes.