How do I report suspected employer fraud in California?

Report suspected employer fraud in two steps. First, submit an anonymous tip to P.O.W.E.R. identifying the operator and the type of fraud. Second, report to the proper authorities: the California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Enforcement Task Force for labor violations, the California Department of Insurance for workers compensation and insurance fraud, the EDD for payroll tax fraud, your county District Attorney and the California Attorney General, and federal agencies such as the FBI, FTC, and National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Can I report employer fraud anonymously?

Yes. Reports to P.O.W.E.R. and to the listed state and federal agencies can be made anonymously. You do not have to identify yourself to submit a tip about suspected wage theft, workers compensation evasion, payroll tax fraud, or insurance fraud.

What types of employer fraud should I report?

Common forms of employer fraud that harm workers and undercut honest businesses include wage theft (underpaying or not paying earned wages), workers compensation evasion (operating without legally required insurance), payroll tax fraud (underreporting payroll to avoid taxes), and insurance fraud. Any of these can and should be reported.

Which agency handles workers compensation and insurance fraud in California?

The California Department of Insurance Fraud Division handles workers compensation and insurance fraud. You can file through the Department of Insurance consumer fraud reporting portal. The National Insurance Crime Bureau also accepts anonymous insurance fraud reports at its national hotline.

How do I report payroll tax fraud to the EDD?

Report payroll tax fraud to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) online through the AskEDD fraud reporting category, by phone at +1 (800) 528-1783, or by mail using the UEO Lead Referral and Complaint Form (DE 660).

Where do I report employer fraud to federal authorities?

Federal options include the FBI (tips.fbi.gov or +1 (202) 324-3000), the Federal Trade Commission (ReportFraud.ftc.gov), and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (nicb.org, anonymous hotline +1 (800) 835-6422). USA.gov also maintains a guide on where to report scams.

What is the P.O.W.E.R. fraud tipline?

P.O.W.E.R. operates a fraud tipline for reporting suspected employer fraud. You can also submit an anonymous tip online at poweraction.org/anonymous-tip or reach the P.O.W.E.R. main line at +1 (803) 715-1421.

Join The Fight

Suspect a Temp Staffing Agency is operating illegally or conducting Fraud Activities?

STEP ONE

Report Suspected Operators to P.O.W.E.R.!

STEP TWO

Report Suspected Fraud Operators

to Proper Authorities

Using the links and information below be sure to Report suspected Staffing Agency Frauds to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) , the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division and the County District Attorney where the Agency is located— as well as to others depending on the type of suspected fraud activities. Reports can be made anonymously.

Using the links and information below be sure to Report suspected Staffing Agency Frauds to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Task Forces, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division and the County District Attorney where the Agency is located. Reports can be made anonymously.

California Department of

Industrial Relations (DIR) Labor

Enforcement Task Force

Public hotline anytime: +1 (855) 297 5322
Complete the Online Form / Spanish Form
Email us at [email protected]

California Department of Insurance

Fraud Reporting Portal:
Consumer Fraud Reporting Portal
Or email to: [email protected]

California Department of Justice

Contact your county District Attorney.

Click here to find a listing of local DA fraud investigation offices by County

California Employment Development Department (EDD) Payroll Tax Fraud

Online: https://askedd.edd.ca.gov/AskEDD/s/categorydetails?category=Report_Fraud
By Email: [email protected]
By phone: +1 (800) 528-1783
By mail: UEO Lead Referral/Complaint Form (DE 660) (PDF)

FBI

Contact the FBI at +1 (202) 324-3000
Online:

National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

Online:
https://www.nicb.org/how-we-help/report-fraud
Report Fraud Anonymously:

Hotline: +1 (800) 835-6422

Fraud Tipline

Contact at +1-855-POWER-0

P.O.W.E.R.

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Protecting Workers. Exposing Fraud. Driving Reform

in the Staffing Industry

+1 (803) 715-1421

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Sacramento, CA 95811

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Report Fraud

Using the links and information below be sure to Report suspected Staffing Agency Frauds to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Task Forces, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division and the County District Attorney where the Agency is located. Reports can be made anonymously.

step two

Report Suspected Fraud Operators

to Proper Authorities

Using the links and information below be sure to Report suspected Staffing Agency Frauds to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF), the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division and the County District Attorney where the Agency is located— as well as to others depending on the type of suspected fraud activities. Reports can be made anonymously.