Service Name: WELFARE FRAUD UNIT

Organization Name: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Location

Location Name: PUBLIC INQUIRY AND RESPONSE UNIT

  • Physical Address: California Department Of Social Services, 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814
  • Mailing Address:
  • Description: Handles all cases of welfare fraudoccurring anywhere in the State of California including:
    • Absent parent in the home
    • Unreported income
    • Ineligible child(ren)
    • Child(ren) not living in the home
    To report welfare fraud, contact the appropriate County Agencyhttp://cdss.ca.gov/reporting/Report-Fraud/Welfare-Fraud
    If you need assistance in determining which county to call, contact the Welfare Fraud Hotline at 1-800-344-8477 or by email atFraudHotline@dss.ca.gov
  • Website: http://www.cdss.ca.gov
  • Email: FraudHotline@dss.ca.gov
  • Phone(s): (800) 344-8477
  • Hours: Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm;
  • Eligibility: None.
  • Requirements: Call for more information.
  • Areas Served:
    • United States
  • Categories:

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