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Bookmark or Share- How do I report welfare fraud? | The Administration for Children and ...How do I report welfare fraud? If you believe you have specific, credible information that someone is committing fraud, we suggest you contact your nearest welfare agency. States must establish and enforce standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse.
- What is welfare fraud and how do you report it? - NortonIn this article, we’ll explain what constitutes welfare fraud and provide some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself from falling victim to it. We’ll also cover how to report a welfare fraud case so you can act quickly if your personal information is used by a fraudster.
- Fraud | DSHS - Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicesThis chapter is about fraud or unlawful practices in obtaining cash, food, or medical assistance. Additionally the chapter addresses Intentional Program Violations, Administrative Disqualification Hearings, and disqualification periods for persons who have broken a food assistance rule on purpose.
- Welfare & Food Stamp Fraud Charges & Penalties by StateWelfare fraud is federally covered under 42 U.S. Code Section 608a – Fraud Under Means-Tested Welfare and Public Assistance Programs. Under state welfare statutes, but also under general criminal ones, including theft and perjury, penalties can be imposed when someone is convicted of welfare fraud.
- Office of Fraud and Accountability | DSHSThe Department of Social and Health Services Office of Fraud and Accountability investigates public benefits fraud in Washington state. This includes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), basic food assistance, electronic benefits transfer cards and child care assistance.
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