Fraud by program in North Carolina
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 22 | North Carolina PPP/EIDL cases |
| Medicaid | 11 | North Carolina Medicaid cases |
| Unemployment | 4 | All Unemployment cases |
| SNAP | 4 | All SNAP cases |
| Medicare | 4 | All Medicare cases |
| Other federal program | 2 | |
| TRICARE | 1 | All TRICARE cases |
| Disaster | 1 | All Disaster cases |
| Social Security | 1 | All Social Security cases |
Where to report fraud in North Carolina
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Investigations Division · North Carolina Department of Justice (Attorney General) · (919) 881-2320 |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | NCDHHS – Report Fraud, Waste, Abuse or Financial Mismanagement (FNS/food stamps and Work First fraud line 1-866-719-0141) |
| Unemployment benefits | NC Division of Employment Security – Unemployment Insurance 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 North Carolina
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina False Claims Act Covers All state funds (claims paid or reimbursed by the State); tax claims under Chapter 105 excluded (§ 1-607(c)) | 15–25% if the State proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if not | N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-605 to 1-618 (relator share at § 1-610) |
| 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) |
HHS-OIG approved the act 10/26/2018. Medicaid recipient fraud goes to NC Division of Health Benefits (1-800-662-7030) or county DSS, not the AG's MID.
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 46 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in North Carolina?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Investigations Division (North Carolina Department of Justice (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 North Carolina pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the North Carolina False Claims Act (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-605 to 1-618 (relator share at § 1-610)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the State proceeds (max 10% if based primarily on public disclosures); 25–30% if not. Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in North Carolina?
46 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 18 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_1/GS_1-610.html
- ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_1/Article_51.html
- ncdoj.gov/fighting-crime/health-fraud
- ncdhhs.gov/about/administrative-offices/internal-audit/report-fraud-waste-abuse-or-financial-mismanagement
- des.nc.gov/need-help/unemployment-insurance-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)