Confidential Public Fraud, Waste and Abuse Reporting Hotline | Mass.gov

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Office of the Inspector General

We investigate suspected fraud and other wrongful behavior involving public funds and property. We also identify waste and abuse in government spending. Anyone may contact us to report suspected fraud, waste or abuse of public funds. You do not have to give your name. Your report is confidential. To report fraud, waste or abuse in the use of public and private transportation funds, contact our MassDOT fraud hotline. You will find links to both of our hotlines and an FAQ about reporting public fraud, waste or abuse under "Top Tasks" below.

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Top tasks

Report suspected fraud, waste or abuse of government funds or property with our online form Report suspected fraud, waste or abuse related to public transportation projects and spending Questions about reporting fraud? Visit our FAQ

All other tasks

Report unemployment insurance benefits fraud to the Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity Department Watch our video on whistleblower protections

Read about COVID-19 fraud alerts, cybersecurity and price gouging View our COVID-19 fraud and scam online resources list View other COVID-19 updates from our office Learn more about fraud Read our 2019 annual report Read our 2020 reports and recommendations

Contact Information

Address

One Ashburton Place, Room 1311, Boston, MA 02108

Directions

Phone

24-hour Confidential Hotline (800) 322-1323

Confidential translation services for non-English speakers are available.

Online

24-hour Confidential Hotline Email Address IGO-FightFraud@state.ma.us

Online form to report fraud, waste or abuse

More Information

Code of Conduct for Public Employees

Red Flags for Fraud (PDF 218.62 KB)