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
Fax
(440) 285-7086
Website
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.