How many get caught abusing welfare?

Estimating the number of individuals who get caught abusing welfare is challenging due to varying definitions of abuse and differences in reporting and enforcement practices across regions. Studies suggest that welfare fraud rates are generally low, often around 1-3% of total welfare expenditures. However, actual detection rates can be even lower, as many cases go unreported or undetected. Overall, while instances of abuse do occur, they represent a small fraction of welfare program participants.