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Reporting Welfare Fraud
If you suspect, or have knowledge of a social services client fraudulently receiving assistance from Public Assistance, Food Stamps or Home Energy Assistance (HEAP), you should report it to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Some examples of situations that could be fraudulent are:
- Unreported Income (either earned or unearned);
- Hidden Assets (bank accounts, property, etc.);
- Unreported changes in Household Composition (either someone moved into the home or moved out);
- Unreported changes in Shelter Costs, etc.
- False Parental Custody
- Food Stamp Trafficking (Allowing use of or selling EBT cards to others)
To report potential Welfare Fraud complete the Report Welfare Fraud Online Form. Once the form is completed, you will have the option to submit electronically or print and mail or fax to the address indicated on the form.
Thank you for your assistance in helping to maintain the integrity of New York State's assistance programs.
Additional Fraud Reporting Resources
- Food Stamp Vendor fraud - contact the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at 1-800-424-9121;
- Medicaid fraud - contact the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General at 1-877-873-7283;
- Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) fraud - contact the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Division of Disability Determinations at 1-800-269-0271.
- Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Maltreatment - contact the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment at 1-800-342-3720. The Statewide Central Register operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.