Investigations & Fraud

May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month and Allen County is spreading the work that Fraud Costs All of Us!

Overview

Allen County Job and Family Services takes allegations of public assistance fraud very seriously. We are committed to fighting fraud in our community, but we need your help.

How to Report Fraud

If you suspect fraud in Medicaid, Food Assistance, Ohio Works First (including cash assistance and workforce development programs), or Child Care, please fill out this form or report it to (419) 228-2120. If you leave a voicemail, one of our investigators will follow up on your complaint.

Resources

How to report Welfare Fraud in Allen County

Complete this form
Call the agency’s fraud hotline at 419-228-2120
Report to the State of Ohio at http://jfs.ohio.gov/fraud/index.stm

Verify Self-Employment Income

Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946 to obtain an Official Tax transcript for the year in question and by completing the self-employment questionnaire.
Once completed, please submit to the Allen County Investigations Unit by:
- FAX – 419-999-0266
- EMAIL – Allen-Fraud@jfs.ohio.gov
- MAIL or DROP OFF – 951 Commerce Pkwy., Lima, OH 45804-4506