Ohio Woman Accused of $50K TechCred Scam Using Dead People's SSNs

State watchdog says Brittney Digravio defrauded training program, spent funds on personal expenses

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:31am

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The Ohio Inspector General's office has accused a Cleveland woman named Brittney Digravio of defrauding the state's TechCred program out of $50,000. According to the inspector general, Digravio's companies Goldenskai Talent Group LTD and Pizza Bazaar LTD used forged documents and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals to secure funding from the program, which reimburses employers for training workers in new technologies. The inspector general says Digravio spent the money on personal expenses rather than training.

Why it matters

The alleged fraud highlights vulnerabilities in government assistance programs and the need for stronger verification and oversight to prevent misuse of taxpayer funds. It also raises concerns about identity theft and the use of deceased individuals' personal information for criminal purposes.

The details

The inspector general's investigation found that Digravio's companies received $30,000 from TechCred in 2024 for Pizza Bazaar and $20,000 for Goldenskai, but the funds were not used for the intended purpose of worker training. Instead, the money was allegedly spent on personal expenses like retail, travel, a cruise, and cosmetics. The inspector general says the companies used forged documents and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals to secure the TechCred funding.

  • In 2024, Pizza Bazaar received $30,000 from the TechCred program and Goldenskai received $20,000.
  • The inspector general's office began an investigation in May 2025 after noticing discrepancies between the grant application and the companies' reported salaries.

The players

Brittney Digravio

A Cleveland woman accused by the Ohio Inspector General's office of defrauding the state's TechCred program out of $50,000 through her companies Goldenskai Talent Group LTD and Pizza Bazaar LTD.

Goldenskai Talent Group LTD

One of the companies owned by Brittney Digravio that allegedly used forged documents and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals to secure $20,000 in TechCred funding.

Pizza Bazaar LTD

Another company owned by Brittney Digravio that allegedly used forged documents and Social Security numbers of deceased individuals to secure $30,000 in TechCred funding.

Ohio Department of Development

The state agency that oversees the TechCred program, which provides reimbursements to employers for training workers in new technologies.

Randall Meyer

The Ohio Inspector General who led the investigation into the alleged $50,000 fraud scheme.

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What they’re saying

“None of this is true. I didn't do anything.”

— Brittney Digravio (cleveland.com)

“We're 100% sure it's her.”

— Randall Meyer, Ohio Inspector General (cleveland.com)

What’s next

The Ohio Inspector General's office has forwarded its report to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, which is reviewing the case.

The takeaway

This alleged fraud scheme highlights the need for stronger verification and oversight of government assistance programs to prevent the misuse of taxpayer funds and the exploitation of personal information, especially of deceased individuals.