If you think someone is committing fraud against one of EDD's programs, it is important that you let us know about it. All allegations of fraud are taken seriously, and you can remain anonymous. Please include as much information as possible. All information will be maintained in a fully secure environment.

The EDD offers several options for you to report fraud:

• Submit a Fraud Reporting Form on-line
• Call: 1-800-229-6297

• Submit a Fraud Reporting Form on-line
• Call: 1-800-528-1783
• E-mail: ueo@edd.ca.gov
• Fax: 916-227-2772
• Mail us a UEO Lead Referral/Complaint Form, available in English (DE 660) and Spanish (DE 660/S/)

If your allegation involves fraud in the following programs please call the Agencies listed below. EDD does not handle these types of fraud.

• Workers Compensation - Contact the California State Department of Insurance at 1-800-927-4357.
• Social Security Insurance - Contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-269-0271.

Research suggests that organizations can reduce the risk of fraud through a combination of prevention, detection, and deterrence measures.

The Employment Development Department's strong emphasis on fraud prevention helps reduce opportunities for fraud to take place and its fraud deterrence activities persuade individuals that they should not commit fraud because of the likelihood of detection and punishment.

The following reports document the Department's fraud deterrence and detection activities for the last two calendar years.

2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report

For more information about the Department's fraud detection and deterrence efforts, visit the following sites. You may need to download the free Adobe Reader to view and print linked documents.

Payroll Tax Fraud
Fraud Prevention
State Disability Insurance
Unemployment Insurance