Fraud by program in Nevada
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Other federal program | 6 | |
| PPP/EIDL | 4 | All PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicare | 2 | All Medicare cases |
| Unemployment | 2 | All Unemployment cases |
| Disaster | 1 | All Disaster cases |
| Medicaid | 1 | All Medicaid cases |
Where to report fraud in Nevada
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) · Nevada Office of the Attorney General · 775-684-1100 (Carson City) / 702-486-3420 (Las Vegas); intake email mfcuintake@ag.nv.gov |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Nevada Division of Social Services: How to Report Public Assistance Fraud and Abuse (email irreferral@dss.nv.gov; section on DSS homepage) |
| Unemployment benefits | Nevada DETR: Unemployment Fraud |
| 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 Nevada
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada False Claims Act (NRS Chapter 357, Submission of False Claims to State or Local Government) Covers all state funds (also covers claims against political subdivisions/local governments) | 15–25% if the Attorney General intervenes at the outset; 25–30% if not. The court may reduce the share of a relator who planned or initiated the violation, and a relator convicted for the conduct gets nothing. | NRS 357.010 to 357.250; relator share at NRS 357.210 |
| 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) |
OIG approved the act (12/28/16). The 15–25% band applies when the AG intervenes 'at the outset'. The old 'Report Welfare Fraud in Nevada' page (dss.nv.gov/Home/Features/ReportWelfareFraudInNV/) now returns 404; reporting instructions are now on the DSS homepage.
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 16 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Nevada?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) (Nevada Office of the Attorney General), 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 Nevada pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Nevada False Claims Act (NRS Chapter 357, Submission of False Claims to State or Local Government) (NRS 357.010 to 357.250; relator share at NRS 357.210), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Attorney General intervenes at the outset; 25–30% if not. The court may reduce the share of a relator who planned or initiated the violation, and a relator convicted for the conduct gets nothing.. Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Nevada?
16 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 5 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- ag.nv.gov/About/Criminal_Justice/Medicaid_Fraud
- leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-357.html
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- naag.org/about-naag/namfcu/about-the-medicaid-fraud-control-units
- dss.nv.gov
- detr.nv.gov/page/Unemployment_Fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)