Reporting Welfare Fraud Committed in New York State
This page is only for reporting welfare fraud committed in New York State, for the following programs:
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Public/Cash Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program)
reporting welfare fraud committed in another state
To report welfare fraud being committed in a state outside of New York, visit the United Council on Welfare Fraud's website in order to find contact information for welfare fraud reporting in other states.
To report other types of fraud committed in New York State, see additional Fraud Reporting Resources Below.
Examples of potentially fraudulent welfare situations
False parental custody
Hidden assets (bank accounts, property, etc.)
SNAP trafficking (Selling EBT cards for money, drugs, etc.)
Unreported changes in household composition (either someone moved into or out of the home)
Unreported changes in shelter costs/falsified shelter costs