Fraud and Investigations Unit

Fraud is intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person knowing that the deception or misrepresentation could result in some type of benefit to them for which they were not eligible.

Examples of fraud include false reporting or failure to report:

• Household members or a change in household members
• Earnings from employment
• Any type of household income
• Bank accounts, stocks, dividend and IRAs
• Vehicles and property

How Can I Report Fraud?

If you suspect or have knowledge of fraud, you can report it to us by using one of the following methods:

• Complete and submit the Online Complaint Form
• Call the Fraud Hotline at 303-271-4287
• E-mail us at jjacobso@jeffco.us
• Mail your written complaint to:
  Jefferson County Department of Human Services
  Attn: Fraud and Investigations Unit
  900 Jefferson County Parkway
  Golden, CO 80401
• Fax your complaint to: Attention Fraud Hotline at 303-271-4217

Note: Your report will remain confidential. Please provide a name and phone number or method of contact so one of our investigators may contact you if additional information is needed.

Can I Be Informed of the Results of my Fraud Complaint?

No. Due to strict confidentiality laws, we cannot provide you with information regarding the outcome or specifics of an investigation per Colorado Statue 26-1-114 and Colorado Code of Regulations Volume IV-B-4010.53 and Volume III 3.604.3.

Last Modified: Nov 18, 2008 10:12 AM