[monkeywrench]

"How is it they can afford to live here, work here, eat here, send part of that measly wage out-of-country "

They live 12 to a room, buy bulk/cheap items--with no variety, and declare 9 dependents.

[hershey]

There's also the multiple social security numbers scheme. They'd get a couple of fake numbers, wangle disability or SSI, and then rent several Post office boxes in different towns. On pay day, go around and clean out the boxes. This may be harder to do these days, but it's been quite popular.