To report fraud, waste, abuse, or retaliation involving federal programs or employees, use the links below. Oversight.gov is the main entry point; specific Inspector General (OIG) hotlines handle issues for their agencies.
Who: Oversight.gov explains where to report federal fraud, waste, abuse, or retaliation.
When to use: Use this when you're not sure which agency's OIG to contact, or for a general entry point.
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Who: The Department of Justice Office of Inspector General handles DOJ-related misconduct.
When to use: Use this for fraud, waste, or abuse involving the DOJ or its components.
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Who: Other federal OIGs (HUD, OPM, USAID, Treasury, etc.) have their own hotlines.
When to use: Use the OIG for the agency involved in the conduct you're reporting.
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Who: USA.gov helps you complain about a federal or state agency in general.
When to use: Use this for service complaints or general agency problems, not only fraud/waste.
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We help you find the right official channels to report scams and corruption.
Detailed guides and where to report each: