Contact Information
510 29 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504

Mailing Address
Department 5035
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001

(970) 241-8480

Human Services Report Suspected Abuse, Fraud or Neglect

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Fraud Investigation

Fraud occurs when a participant knowingly and willfully provides false information about his/her circumstance. Fraud also occurs when a participant intentionally fails to report changes in his/her circumstance in a timely manner in order to receive benefits for which he/she is not eligible.

Penalties For Committing Fraud

  • Criminal Prosecution (including court ordered fines, fees, etc)
  • Intentional Program Violation (IPV)
  • Repayment of Benefits
  • Program Disqualifications

Fraud Hotline - (970) 256-2421
(message only line)

 

Additional Information

Programs in which Fraud may be investigated

Reporting Fraud Allegations


Important Numbers - Assistance Programs

Department of Human Services
Main Line (970) 241-8480		 Parent Help Line
(800) 244-5373 
Adult Protective Services
(970) 248-2888 		 Welfare Fraud Hotline
(970) 256-2421
Area Agency on Aging
(970) 248-2717 		 Western Colorado 211
2-1-1 or (970) 244-8400 
Assistance Programs - Fax Number
(970) 248-2849		 Workforce Center
(970) 248-0871 
Child Support
(970) 248-2780		 Veterans Office
(970) 248-2733