Welfare Fraud

Welfare Fraud is a Crime

Do You Know Someone On Welfare Who:

  • Is working and not reporting income?
  • Has an unreported person in the home?
  • Has unreported bank accounts or other assets?
  • Is receiving welfare for a person who is not living in the home?
  • Is receiving welfare from more than one county or state at the same time?

If so, call the Welfare Fraud Hotline

1-800-344-8477

1-530-841-2705

Callers can remain anonymous

Callers will be provided with contact information for the appropriate county.

Report Welfare Fraud Online through our contact form. Select Social Services-Welfare Fraud as the department 

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