Welfare Fraud Reporting / Identity Theft - Jfs Services | Geauga County Job And Family Services

Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud regarding services provided by this agency such as: Ohio Works First (OWF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, and/or Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC). Can provide assistance and guidance in regard to identity theft for those who suspect that another person is fraudulently using their benefits (for example, stealing their SNAP benefits). NOTE: SNAP benefits stolen electronically before December 21st, 2024 are eligible for replacement. The customer must make the request within 90 days of the theft. Otherwise, any stolen SNAP benefits that occurred on December 21st, 2024 or after will not be replaced. Will also accept reports of other fraudulent activity such as lying on an application, selling benefits for cash, or retailer lying on an application to rejoin the SNAP program after being disqualified. Tips may be anonymous if the caller wishes.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

12611 Ravenwood Dr., Ste. 150, Chardon, OH 44024

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm

Voice

(440) 285-9141

voice | Administrative

Voice

(440) 285-1299

voice | HEAP Appointment Line

Fax

(440) 285-7086

Voice

(800) 324-8680

voice | Medicaid Customer Svc. Hotline

Application process

Phone or walk in to make a report M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm; may also make a report through website.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Suspected activity must be in Geauga County

Service area

Geauga County, Ohio

Agency info

Geauga County Job And Family Services

Government agency that promotes self-sufficiency and family stability by providing emergency financial assistance, employment services, child and adult protective services, child support services, Medicaid, food assistance (SNAP), child development programming, and a wide variety of social services.