Public Assistance Fraud

Public Assistance Fraud

Public Assistance Fraud

Overview

The Florida Department of Children and Families Public Benefits and Assistance helps promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities. It is everyone’s responsibility to report Public Benefit fraud. Whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, friend, or someone you know… Be part of the solution to stopping fraud!

Report Public Assistance Recipient Fraud

I want to report fraud on an individual receiving SNAP (Food Assistance), TANF (Temporary Cash Assistance) and/or Medicaid

Report Theft of SNAP/EBT Cards (Food Assistance)

The Stolen SNAP Benefits Program that was implemented and funded by the United States Department of Agriculture USDA ended on December 20, 2024.

Report Trafficking Snap/EBT Benefits (Food Assistance)

I want to report someone for trafficking (buying, selling, exchanging) their SNAP/EBT benefits

Report Retail SNAP Fraud (Food Assistance)

TI want to report a business for misusing (buying/trading) SNAP (Food Assistance) benefits

Report Medicaid Provider Fraud

To include doctors, dentists, home health care, and transportation services that involve billing for services not provided, overcharging for services provided, or billing for services that are not medically necessary

Report WIC Fraud (Women, Infants, And Children)

I want to report someone that is misusing or abusing WIC benefits

Report Child Abuse/Neglect

I want to report child abuse/neglect

Report Vulnerable Adult Abuse/Neglect

I want to report abuse/neglect of a vulnerable adult

Report Identity Theft

I want to report that someone used my identity without my permission

Report Social Security Fraud

I want to report someone that is committing Social Security Fraud

Out of State Inquiries

For Out of State Agencies seeking to verify information with Florida’s Department of Children and Families Economic Self-Sufficiency Program regarding a client

Check Status of Submitted Fraud Complaint

I want to check the status of the Public Assistance Fraud Report I submitted