Housing fraud cases by state
| State | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | |
| Florida | 3 | |
| California | 2 | |
| Georgia | 2 | |
| Alabama | 2 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | |
| Idaho | 2 | |
| Missouri | 1 | |
| Washington | 1 | |
| New Mexico | 1 | |
| Hawaii | 1 | |
| Louisiana | 1 | |
| New York | 1 | |
| Delaware | 1 | |
| Texas | 1 | |
| District of Columbia | 1 | |
| Indiana | 1 | |
| Kentucky | 1 |
Where to report housing assistance fraud
- HUD Office of Inspector General hotline: Fraud in public housing, vouchers and HUD grants
- America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000
Full steps and reward rules: how to report housing assistance fraud.
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 30 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I report housing assistance fraud?
HUD Office of Inspector General hotline: Fraud in public housing, vouchers and HUD grants. America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000.
Can I get a reward for reporting housing assistance fraud?
Yes. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs are covered by the federal WHIP program, which pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges. Larger cases can be brought under the False Claims Act, which pays 15–30% of what the government recovers.