Benefits or Bust
Your routine SNAP benefits review has turned into a hostile investigation. Mrs. Blackwood, your case worker of 6 years, confronts you about suspicious deposits totaling $840 last month - money you earned helping your cousin's off-the-books catering business. Admitting this could terminate your benefits, but lying to a federal agent is worse.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Single parent receiving SNAP benefits
Conversation Partner
Mrs. Regina Blackwood
Setting
Fluorescent-lit cubicle with a dusty fake plant, government forms scattered across a metal desk
Location
Department of Social Services, Floor 4
Learning Objectives
Explain the deposits without admitting to unreported income
Maintain composure during hostile questioning
Protect your benefits while avoiding false statements
About This Scenario
Your routine SNAP benefits review has turned into a hostile investigation. Mrs. Blackwood, your case worker of 6 years, confronts you about suspicious deposits totaling $840 last month - money you earned helping your cousin's off-the-books catering business. Admitting this could terminate your benefits, but lying to a federal agent is worse.
How It Starts
“Mrs. Thompson. I've reviewed your case file for quite some time this morning. Would you care to explain the source of the $840 in deposits last month before we proceed with anything... official?”
This is how Mrs. Regina Blackwood's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#64
Category
General
Location Tag
Department of Social Services, Floor 4
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