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Office of the Inspector General

Confidential Public Fraud, Waste and Abuse Reporting Hotline

Contact the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) with information regarding suspected fraud, waste or abuse in the use of public funds and public property in Massachusetts. Your confidential tips make a difference. You can help improve government.

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. In addition, we welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available. You will find links to both of our hotlines and an FAQ about reporting public fraud, waste or abuse under "Top Tasks" below.

To report fraud, waste or abuse in the use of public and private transportation funds, contact our MassDOT fraud hotline.

View transcript of OIG Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline Information

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 and how to protect public funds View our COVID-19 fraud and scam online resources list View other COVID-19 updates from our office Learn more about fraud Read our 2020 annual report Read our 2021 letters, reports and recommendations

Contact Information

Address

One Ashburton Place, Room 1311, Boston, MA 02108

Directions

Phone

24-hour Confidential Hotline (800) 322-1323

We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages.

Online

24-hour Confidential Hotline Email Address IGO-FightFraud@mass.gov

Online form to report fraud, waste or abuse

Upcoming Events

Boards and Commissions: Know Your Responsibilities (3-Hour Webinar)

May 21, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

This webinar is essential for every member of a public board, commission, committee or authority, as well as for public officials who regularly interact with public boards.
Procurement Fraud Prevention for Local Housing Authorities

Sea Crest Beach Hotel, MA NAHRO Spring Conference, 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556

Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This 4-hour training provides procurement officials and other public employees the tools to identify, detect and prevent procurement fraud.
Preventing Common Frauds and Scams (1-hour webinar)

June 7, 2022 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)

This one-hour MCPPO training will cover some simple ways that your city or town can protect itself from telemarketing scams and other frauds.

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