Reporting fraud

While many people need our help, unfortunately some people take unfair advantage of provincial social assistance programs such as Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). We are committed to ensuring that our program supports are only provided to those who are eligible.

Let us know if you suspect welfare fraud is happening in Ontario. We take reports of fraud very seriously.

Please provide as much information as you can about the person you’re reporting, including:

  • name
  • address (including city)
  • why you believe this person is receiving assistance fraudulently

After you submit your report

Ministry staff are bound by the privacy and confidentiality requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and cannot:

  • confirm whether any individuals are receiving social assistance
  • discuss the details of a fraud investigation with the person who filed the complaint

We will also not action any follow-up requests on previously reported allegations. Multiple reports do not result in multiple investigations.

Ways to report fraud

Online

Submit your report online. An automatic reply to your report will be provided confirming your submission.

Report welfare fraud

Welfare fraud hotline

Toll-free: 1-800-394-7867 
Email: welfare.fraud.css@ontario.ca 
Fax: 1-866-681-3154

Mailing address

Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services
Welfare Fraud Hotline
14th Floor, 4 Robert Speck Parkway
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1S1

Local offices

You can look up the contact information for a local Ontario Works or ODSP office and report cases of fraud to them directly by phone, fax, mail or email.