How to Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse - FAQs:

How do I report fraud, waste or abuse of Medicare?

To report suspected Medicare fraud, call toll free 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477).

HHS has joined with the Department of Justice and AARP to launch a national initiative against fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program. The campaign,"Who Pays? You Pay," is aimed at both waste and at criminal fraud and abuse against the Medicare program.

Learn More:

Medicare Fraud Overview (Medicare.gov)

stopmedicarefraud.gov

How do I report identity theft?

You can call the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-438-4338 or online at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/ to report identity theft.

How do I report disability fraud?

You can call the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-269-0271 or online at http://www.ssa.gov/oig to report disability fraud.

When should I call the Inspector General's Hotline on waste, fraud, and abuse?

You should contact the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Hotline to report fraud and abuse in the programs and initiatives administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Hotline screens all submissions to determine whether the situation falls under the jurisdiction of the OIG and whether there is sufficient information to pursue the matter further.

The Hotline is not the proper venue to complain about Department policy. Similarly, the Hotline is not able to provide information about Department programs, comment on OIG activity, or offer judgments on hypothetical situations.

How can I report fraud, waste, and abuse about an HHS program?

Complaints of possible fraud, waste, and abuse can be reported to the Inspector General's Hotline. There are several ways to contact the Hotline:

Toll-free phone: 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477), 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Eastern Time, Monday-Friday
Fax: 1-800-223-8164 (10 pages or less, please)
TTY: 1-800-377-4950
E-mail: hhstips@oig.hhs.gov
Mail: HHS TIPS Hotline
P.O. Box 23489
Washington, DC 20026
(Note: please do not send any original documents)

You can also access the OIG Hotline guide for filing a complaint by going to the OIG Web site at http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/.

For security reasons, the Inspector General staff cannot offer a face-to-face interview.