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Report welfare fraud (Public Assistance)

Need to know

  • Welfare fraud is against the law and can be prosecuted in court. If convicted, someone may go to jail, have to pay fines or be disqualified from receiving future benefits.
  • To protect Marin County Health and Human Services benefit programs from false claims, community members can report their concerns about suspected fraud.
  • You can report suspected fraud for CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Relief, or IHSS.
  • A bilingual Spanish-speaking investigator is available.

Before you start

  • Write down what happened, when it happened, and who was involved.
  • Include a description of suspected fraud, any addresses, case numbers, and documents, if available.
  • If you want to receive a follow-up, include your phone number or email.

What to do

To report CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Relief, or IHSS fraud:

  • Call 415-473-7071 to report suspected fraud.
  • If you need to send documents, fax 415-473-7166.

To report Medi-Cal suspected fraud:

What's next

What's next content

All referrals are investigated. If you share contact information, investigators may follow up for more details.

Get help

Report CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance, or IHSS fraud: 415-473-7071
Fax: 415-473-7166
Report Medi-Cal fraud: 800-822-6222
Email: Medi-Cal Fraud

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Page last updated on Mayo 7, 2026.