US General Accountability Office - GAO FraudNet - Federal Programs Fraud Hotline

Address

441 G Street NW Suite 4T21
Washington, DC 20548

(800) 424-5454

www.gao.gov/fraudnet

AKA:

Food Stamp Fraud; WIC Fraud; Social Security Fraud;Federal Income Tax Fraud;Welfare Fraud

Description:

Fraud hotline accepts reports of alleged waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs, including food stamps (SNAP), WIC, Social Security benefits and federal income tax fraud. Can speak with representative at the 800 number. Calls are confidential. Reporting can be made anonymously. Staff is working remotely. Information submitted by mail will result in significant delays.

Hours:

Call Center Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Standard Time; 24/7 voice mail

Intake Process:

Call fraud hotline, email or contact through website

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Any US citizen/resident

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

July 28, 2023

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

441 G Street NW Suite 4T21
Washington, DC 20548

Contacts

Gene Dodaro

Primary Contact

US Comptroller (controls GAO)

Gene.dodaro@gao.gov

Gary Bianchi

Assistant Director

fraud@gao.gov

Staff Email

Phone Numbers

Main

(800) 424-5454

Alternate

(202) 512-7700

Fax

(202) 512-2841

General Inquiries

(202) 512-3000

Legal Status:

Federal

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