Report Fraud, Waste and Abuse

Benefit Assistance Fraud

Client Fraud

Fraud, waste, and abuse related to individuals receiving SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps), Child Care, Medical, or Financial Assistance
Failure to report income or assets properly
Failure to report the another parent in the home
Receiving benefits for individuals that do not live in the home
Selling or trading SNAP benefits
Applying for and receiving benefits in more than (1) state at the same time
Any other suspected violations of program requirements or benefit use

To Report Assistance Fraud call (800) 955-2210 or email wsinv@utah.gov.

Unemployment Insurance

Claimant Fraud

Failure to report hours and earnings
Failure to be able and available for work
Failure to actively seek work
Identity Theft

Employer Fraud

Mis-classification of workers
Incorrectly reporting wages
Providing false information
Failure to pay Unemployment Insurance taxes, report necessary information, or prohibit inspection from the Department

Click here to Report UI Fraud.

All Other Fraud - Internal Audit

Report fraud, waste, or abuse within the Department of Workforce Services
Assistance fraud related to the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation or Housing and Community Development Division
Waste or misuse of public funds, property, or manpower
Violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts or grant agreements
Gross mismanagement
Unethical conduct
Abuse of authority - Abuse includes misuse of authority or position for personal financial interests or those of an immediate or close family member

To report all other fraud, waste and abuse, call 385-418-9257 or email dws_fraud@utah.gov.

Equal Opportunity

Auxiliary aids (accommodations) and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling 801-526-9240. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments may call Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1-888-346-3162.