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Welfare Fraud Reporting offered by DSHS Community Services Administrative Office

Eligibility
No restrictions.
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
(877) 501-2233
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Customer Service Contact Center

Application process
Claims can be submitted in person in a Community Service Office, by phone through the Customer Service Contact Center, online through MyDocs, by mail or by fax of a completed DSHS Claim of Stolen EBT Benefits form.
Fees
None.
Service area
WA

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  • Interpreter services
Identifies and eliminates welfare fraud by clients or thieves.   Clients commit fraud when they have unreported income, assets or dependents or if they give an incorrect address or receive benefits under false or multiple names.   Thieves commit fraud by skimming or cloning EBT cards. Customers who believe they are victims of food benefits theft should submit a claim to have some food benefits replaced. Customers who had food benefits stolen between Oct. 1, 2022 and Aug. 22, 2023 have until Oct. 22, 2023 to submit a claim. Otherwise, they must submit the claim within 30 days of discovering the loss. Cash benefits cannot be replaced at this time. Those wishing to report fraud can choose to remain anonymous.
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Washington 211
Providing organization
DSHS Community Services Offices
Helps people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial assistance for food, medical expenses and ID cards to those who are eligible. Also provides limited cash assistance. Additional programs available for refugees, families and people with disabilities.