Fraud by program in Virginia
| Program | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| PPP/EIDL | 18 | Virginia PPP/EIDL cases |
| Unemployment | 14 | Virginia Unemployment cases |
| Medicaid | 13 | Virginia Medicaid cases |
| Medicare | 5 | All Medicare cases |
| SNAP | 3 | All SNAP cases |
| Other federal program | 3 |
Where to report fraud in Virginia
| Type of fraud | Report to |
|---|---|
| Medicaid provider fraud | Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · Office of the Attorney General of Virginia · 1-800-371-0824 (or 804-371-0779) |
| SNAP, child care assistance, cash assistance | Virginia Department of Social Services SNAP fraud contact (800-552-3431, citizen.services@dss.virginia.gov), per USDA's state fraud-contact page; for state-program fraud generally, the OSIG State Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline |
| Unemployment benefits | Virginia Employment Commission – Reporting 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 Virginia
| Program | What it pays | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act Covers all state funds (Commonwealth, state agencies and political subdivisions; state and local tax claims excluded except illegal gambling-device obligations) | 15–25% if the Commonwealth proceeds; 25–30% if not (max 10% if based mainly on public disclosures) | Va. Code §§ 8.01-216.1 to 8.01-216.19 (relator share at § 8.01-216.7) |
| 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 on 8/14/2018. Recent amendments: 2026 Acts c. 1016 (eff. Nov 1, 2026) adds a new FATA violation, § 8.01-216.3(A)(10), for selling hemp/THC consumables over the legal THC limits outside the Cannabis Control Act. Earlier amendments added illegal gambling devices. VDSS has no standalone fraud-report page on its new site. The benefits link goes to USDA's official state contact list. The OSIG hotline is https://www.osig.virginia.gov/program-areas/citizen-services/state-fraud-waste-and-abuse-hotline/. The AG MFCU complaint form also takes recipient-fraud reports.
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 50 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I report Medicaid fraud in Virginia?
Report provider fraud to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (Office of the Attorney General of Virginia), 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 Virginia pay whistleblowers?
Yes. Under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (Va. Code §§ 8.01-216.1 to 8.01-216.19 (relator share at § 8.01-216.7)), a whistleblower who files a case receives 15–25% if the Commonwealth proceeds; 25–30% if not (max 10% if based mainly on public disclosures). Federal programs (WHIP and the federal False Claims Act) apply as well.
How many fraud cases has the DOJ announced in Virginia?
50 announcements since January 20, 2025 in our database, counting each press release separately (a case can appear at charge, plea and sentencing). 19 of them announced a sentence.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Justice: Whistleblower Rewards Program
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/state-false-claims-act-reviews
- oig.hhs.gov/fraud/medicaid-fraud-control-units-mfcu/files/contact-directors.pdf
- law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter3/section8.01-216.7
- law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter3/section8.01-216.2
- law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title8.01/chapter3/section8.01-216.3
- oag.state.va.us/programs-outreach/medicaid-fraud
- fna.usda.gov/report-fraud/virginia
- osig.virginia.gov/program-areas/citizen-services/state-fraud-waste-and-abuse-hotline
- vec.virginia.gov/reporting-unemployment-insurance-fraud
- U.S. Department of Justice press releases (justice.gov/news)