Report Welfare Fraud
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/reporting/report-fraud/welfare-fraud

From agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)
Resource Details
Description

Provides a platform to report suspicion of welfare fraud. Investigations are conducted at the county level.

To report welfare fraud, contact the appropriate County Agency directly. If needed assistance in determining which county to call, contact the Welfare Fraud Hotline.

Common types of welfare fraud:

  • Absent Parent in the home
  • Unreported income
  • Ineligible child(ren)
  • Child(ren) no living in the home
 
Hours Of Operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Program
Eligibility Welfare fraud related issues only
Languages Offered English
Program Fees No fees
Application Process Telephone call or by email
Documents Required Provide as much documentation as possible
Programs at this agency Safely Surrendered Baby Program
Community Care Licensing Division
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)
California Foster Care Ombudsperson
California Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline
SUN Bucks
Golden Bear Pass


Contact Information
Report Welfare Fraud Number 800-344-8477
Main Email Address [email protected]
Sites offering this Program CDSS Main Office - Sacramento