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Report Welfare Fraud

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS)

  • 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

    • Phone:

    Email: FraudHotline@dss.ca.gov
    Website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/reporting/report-fraud/welfare-fraud

    Program Hours

  • Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

    • Location(s)

    CDSS Main Office - Sacramento

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Welfare fraud related issues only
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call or by email
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Provide as much documentation as possible

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: N/A