Disaster Fraud

As of March 31, 2026, the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) is closed. Resources for victims of disaster-related fraud can be found below.

The NCDF played a key role in successfully combating disaster fraud for more than 20 years. With the emergence of new technologies, the Department of Justice and its agency partners remain committed to combating all forms of fraud associated with natural and man-made disasters.

We encourage you to directly contact the agency with the expertise to address your fraud tip.   Provided below are direct contact information for expert agencies based on the type of fraud committed:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fraud

Disaster and Pandemic Fraud Involving Homeland Security Programs

Contact the Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-323-8603 or online at https://hotline.oig.dhs.gov/#step-1.

Small Business Association Fraud, Including Pandemic Program Fraud

Contact the SBA Office of the Inspector General Complaint Submission at https://sbax.sba.gov/oigcss/

Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Following a Disaster

Contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP, 1-877-ID-THEFT, or online at https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=TFMICF.

Disaster-related Housing Fraud or Discrimination

Contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-347-3735 or https://www.hudoig.gov/hotline/hotline-form#no-back.

Health Care Fraud, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud, and Related Matters

Contact the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS, or online at www.oig.hhs.gov.
Contact the Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Fraud Section’s Healthcare Unit Tip line at HCF.Tips@usdoj.gov.

Disaster Relief or Insurance Scams Using the Mail 

Contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-800-372-8347, or online at postalinspectors.uspis.gov.

Anti-Competitive Conduct Following a Disaster

Contact the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division at https://www.justice.gov/atr/report-antitrust-concerns.

General Fraud and Other Criminal Matters 

Contact the FBI at (202) 324-3000, or online at www.fbi.gov or tips.fbi.gov.

State and Local Fraud

Contact your local Police Department or State Attorney General's Office.