Welfare Fraud Reporting / Identity Theft - Jfs Services | Cuyahoga 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
1641 Payne Ave., Rm 520, Cleveland, OH 44114
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm
Voice
Fax
(216) 987-8000
Application process
Phone to make a report M-F: 8:00am-4:00pm; if no answer, or if after-hours leave a message on voice mail. Tips may be anonymous or the caller may leave contact information if they wish to be contacted (voice mails are returned within 1-2 business days). Callers are not obligated to leave their contact information. May also report fraud on the website.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves Cuyahoga County
Service area
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Agency info
Cuyahoga County Job And Family Services
Operates several Neighborhood Family Service Centers which provide cash benefits (such as Ohio Works First welfare benefits), food assistance (food stamps), medical coverage, employment/training assistance, child care vouchers, and supportive services to Cuyahoga County residents who meet eligibility requirements. Clients are assigned to a Service Center according to their zip code. Spanish-speaking staff are available.