FRAUD TIP LINE        612-348-4952

The Human Services and Public Health Department's Fraud Investigation Unit is responsible for investigations of alleged public assistance fraud including cash, food support, medical and child care assistance.

When suspected fraudulent activity is reported, an investigation occurs to determine if there has been a program violation.  Reports of suspected fraud come from various sources: staff, other counties, the State Department of Human Services, the tip line, letters and e-mail. 

Fraud may result in a person being disqualified from receiving public assistance benefits, an overpayment or criminal prosecution.

Additional phone numbers

Contact Phone number
State Department of Human Services Hotline  651-431-2650
   Metro Area  651-431-3968
   Toll-free line  800-627-9977
Hennepin County HSPHD Fraud Office  612-596-9422

or email us at: HSPH.Public.Assistance.Fraud.Complaint@co.hennepin.mn.us