OFFICE OF FRAUD AND ACCOUNTABILITY
OFFICE OF FRAUD AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Investigates welfare fraud in Washington state which includes TANF, SNAP, Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, and Child Care assistance. Investigations focus on welfare eligibility issues, and vendor fraud. Investigators coordinate with staff at community services offices statewide, county prosecutors, and with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies when necessary. Welfare Fraud is fraud against the programs of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), including unlawful practices in obtaining cash assistance, medical assistance, and/or food assistance. It is the intentional misstatement or failure to reveal information affecting eligibility resulting in an overpayment.
Confidential Address
Eligibility: Unrestricted
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
(800) 562-6906
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Hotline (800) 562-6906 Welfare Fraud
  • Alternate (360) 664-5505 For Law Enforcement
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call or visit website for more information
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation or signing by arrangement
AREA SERVED: State of Washington
SITE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Services:
  • Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting
  • TANF Fraud Reporting
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OFFICE OF FRAUD AND ACCOUNTABILITY