Minnesota has become synonymous with Somali welfare scams, but that is only because we are ground zero when it comes to Somali migration.
But just like ground zero, while damage is maximized here, there is plenty of damage wherever the force of the bomb strikes. And as Somalis have spread around the country, so have the scams. Of course, it’s not only Somalis who commit fraud in this country; they just happen to come from a culture where anybody who doesn’t take advantage of the system is considered an idiot.
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