Fraud by program in Georgia
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 10 | Georgia PPP/EIDL cases |
| Unemployment | 9 | Georgia Unemployment cases |
| Medicare | 8 | Georgia Medicare cases |
| Other federal program | 7 | |
| Medicaid | 3 | All Medicaid cases |
| TRICARE | 3 | All TRICARE cases |
| Housing | 2 | All Housing cases |
| Social Security | 2 | All Social Security cases |
| VA benefits | 1 | All VA benefits cases |
| Disaster | 1 | All Disaster cases |
Where to report fraud in Georgia
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division (state MFCU) · Office of the Attorney General (Georgia Department of Law) · (404) 458-2878 ext. 664 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Georgia DHS Office of Inspector General – Fraud, Waste and Abuse reporting (SNAP, TANF, CAPS); OIG hotline (404) 463-5495 |
| Unemployment benefits | Georgia Department of Labor – Unemployment Fraud Information (online report preferred; Fraud Hotline 877-709-8185, say 'Integrity') |
| Medicare and other HHS programs | HHS-OIG · 1-800-HHS-TIPS |
| Any WHIP-covered federal program, if you want a reward | America.gov/fraud (how to submit) |
Whistleblower rewards in Georgia
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| State False Medicaid Claims Act Covers Medicaid / health care only | Whistleblowers can file a case; we could not confirm the share from the official statute text | O.C.G.A. § 49-4-168 et seq. (Title 49, Ch. 4, Art. 7B) |
| Georgia Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act Covers state and local government funds (enacted 2012, HB 822) | Whistleblowers can file a case; we could not confirm the share from the official statute text | O.C.G.A. § 23-3-120 et seq. |
| Federal WHIP | $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges | DOJ terms |
| Federal False Claims Act | 15–25% of the recovery if the government intervenes; 25–30% if not | 31 U.S.C. § 3730(d) |
Georgia's official code is free only via LexisNexis (JavaScript-only) and Justia blocked automated access, so the statute text could not be read; relator percentages deliberately left null. Medicaid recipient fraud is handled by the Department of Community Health, not the AG.
Estimate federal awards for your case with the calculator, or compare programs in WHIP vs the False Claims Act.
Latest announcements
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 40 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Georgia?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division (state MFCU) (Office of the Attorney General (Georgia Department of Law)), or to the HHS Office of Inspector General at 1-800-HHS-TIPS. To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, also submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.
Does Georgia pay whistleblowers?
Georgia's State False Medicaid Claims Act lets whistleblowers file cases and share in recoveries; check the statute for the current percentages. Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Georgia?
40 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 9 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- law.georgia.gov/resources/medicaid-fraud-and-patient-protection-division
- law.georgia.gov/node/16636
- legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20132014/139400
- dhs.georgia.gov/node/5846
- dhs.georgia.gov/fraud-waste-and-abuse
- dol.georgia.gov/contact-us/unemployment-fraud-information
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)