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.

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

Programs in Which Fraud May Be Investigated:

  • Food Assistance

  • Cash Assistance Programs

  • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

  • Medicaid

  • Child Care Assistance

  • Adoption Subsidy

 

Unemployment Fraud is handled through the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment 

Online Unemployment Fraud Form

Phone: 303-318-8000

Penalties For Committing Fraud

 

  • Criminal Prosecution (including court ordered fines, fees, etc)

 

  • Intentional Program Violation (IPV)

 

  • Repayment of Benefits

 

  • Program Disqualifications

Fraud Mythbusters

Additional Information

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