U.S. Department
of Justice
Resources
The United States Attorney’s Office serves as the attorney for the United States. In criminal matters, Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) prosecute individuals in court for violations of federal criminal law. The civil matters, AUSAs defend the United States in lawsuits filed against federal agencies and file lawsuits on behalf of the federal government.
If you are seeking to alert the government about a potential violation of law, it is usually best to contact the appropriate investigative agency, rather than this office. To assist you in finding the appropriate help, below is a list of commonly received inquiries with a link to the agency best equipped to assist you.
If you feel you are in danger:
call “911”
If you witness an event that may lead to immediate threat to human health or safety:
Call “911”
For consumer-type issues (bait and switch, landlord/tenant, advertising, do not call registry, lottery scams, identity theft, etc.):
Visit: https://www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/complaints
call: 603-271-3658
Or
Visit: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
Complaints regarding denial of access in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be made through this Office at:
Potential civil rights complaints (e.g., housing, voting and disability discrimination):
Visit: https:/www.justice.gov/crt/how-file-complaint
call: 202-307-0663
Suspected terrorism or criminal activity (public corruption, organized crime, while collar crime, violent crime)
Visit: https://www.fbi.gov/tips
Bedford, NH Office - (603) 472-2224
Portsmouth, NH Office (603) 431-4585
Boston, MA Office (617) 742-5533
For questions relating to immigration and naturalization:
Visit: https://www.uscis.gov
If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be the “IRS” and demanding money or any other IRS-related scams:
Visit: www.tigta.gov
Call: 1-800-366-4484
To report the unlawful use, manufacture or possession of firearms or explosives, acts of arson or bombing, or the illegal trafficking of alcohol or tobacco products:
Visit: www.atf.gov
If you believe, you are a victim of mail fraud, mail theft or identity theft:
Visit: https://www.uspis.gov/report
To report suspected counterfeiting, electronic crimes or financial crimes, contact the Secret Service:
Manchester, NH Regional Office: 603-626-7026
Boston, MA Field Office: 617-565-5640
If you suspect that Medicare is being charged for health care that you did not receive or you want to report other health care fraud:
https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/index.asp
1-800-HHS-tips (1-800-447-8477)
TTY: 1-800-377-4950
If you would like to report a case involving suspected Medicaid provider fraud:
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
New Hampshire Attorney General's Office
603-271-1246
If you suspect fraud by a recipient of Medicaid benefits:
Special Investigations Unit
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
1-800-852-3345, ext. 9258 or 603-271-9258
If you have reason to believe that an elderly, incapacitated adult has been subject to physical abuse, neglect or exploitation or is living in hazardous conditions:
In an emergency situation, contact "911"
Otherwise:
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/report-concern/adult-abuse
1-800-949-0470 or 603-271-7014
If you believe a health care provider or business associate violated health care privacy laws:
http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html
To report a possible violation of cybersecurity, including phishing, malware or other attempts to access personally identifiable information:
https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/report-cyber-incidents#wcm-survey-target-id
To report fraud involving the Social Security program, including benefits fraud:
It is important to remember that this Office does not represent individuals and cannot give you legal advice. If you need legal assistance, you should contact a private attorney. The New Hampshire Bar Association has a website from which you can access their Lawyer Referral Service or Reduced Fee Legal Service.
Other Government Legal Offices in New Hampshire
Federal
U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire:
603-225-1423 or 1-855-333-2052
Federal Public Defender Office - New Hampshire:
22 Bridge Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-226-7360
State
New Hampshire Attorney General's Office:
https://www.doj.nh.gov
603-271-3658
N.H. State Courts:
https://www.courts.state.nh.us/courtlocations/
N.H. County Attorneys:
Belknap County (603) 527-5440
Carroll County (603) 539-7769
Cheshire County (603) 352-0056
Coos County (603) 788-5559
Grafton County (603) 787-6968
Hillsborough County (603) 627-5605
Merrimack County (603) 228-0529
Rockingham County (603) 642-4249
Strafford County (603) 749-2808
Sullivan County (603) 863-7950
Finally, you contact this office directly through the various options on our Contact Us Page, by which an individual can make an online inquiry or report.
Otherwise, the Office is open to the public from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and can be reached via telephone at 603-225-1552.