All announcements
| Date | Announcement | Stage | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Florida woman sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud | Sentenced | $455K |
| 2026-07-30 | Third Georgia State Representative Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Fraud | Pleaded guilty | — |
| 2026-04-22 | "F.R.A.U.D. is dope" podcaster sentenced to federal prison again | Sentenced | $3M |
| 2026-01-30 | Third Georgia State Representative charged with pandemic unemployment fraud | Charged | — |
| 2026-01-21 | Former Georgia State Representative Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Scheme | Pleaded guilty | — |
| 2025-12-10 | Griffin man charged with dogfighting and CARES Act fraud | Charged | — |
| 2025-12-08 | Georgia State Representative charged with pandemic unemployment fraud | Charged | — |
| 2025-08-15 | Ten Individuals Charged with $9 Million Federal Loan Fraud and Money Laundering | Charged | $9M |
| 2025-08-15 | Georgia Man Convicted for $16M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud | Convicted at trial | $16M |
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases. Amounts should not be added: one case can appear at several stages. Charged cases are allegations.
Where to report unemployment insurance fraud in Georgia
- Georgia Department of Labor – Unemployment Fraud Information (online report preferred; Fraud Hotline 877-709-8185, say 'Integrity'): Georgia unemployment fraud reports
- Department of Labor OIG hotline: Large-scale or organized unemployment fraud
- America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000
Unemployment insurance fraud is covered by the federal WHIP program: a tip that leads to criminal charges can earn $10,000–$30,000. More on reporting unemployment insurance fraud, all fraud cases and reward laws in Georgia, and Unemployment cases in every state.
Frequently asked questions
How many Unemployment fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Georgia?
9 announcements since January 20, 2025, or 4.2% of all Unemployment announcements in our database. Each press release is counted separately, so one case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing.
How do I report unemployment insurance fraud in Georgia?
Georgia Department of Labor – Unemployment Fraud Information (online report preferred; Fraud Hotline 877-709-8185, say 'Integrity'); Department of Labor OIG hotline; America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal). To be eligible for a federal WHIP award, submit the tip in writing at America.gov/fraud.