How to Report Fraud in HUD Housing in Washington State

You can report HUD fraud in Washington state.

If you suspect that someone is being fraudulent with HUD in Washington state, HUD has four options to report the fraudulent actions to them. HUD fraud can take many forms. For example, you might be a homeowner facing foreclosure and feel you are being taken advantage of. Another example might be when you think an appraiser is conspiring with a home seller. HUD fraud exists and the government takes it seriously. All Washington state HUD fraud reports are made to the Office of the Inspector General in Washington, D.C.

Instructions

1. Prepare a list of the accusations and claims and list everyone involved in the fraud report you wish to make. This preparation isn't anything official or something that needs to be done in a certain format, but it will help you keep your information together and make it easier to file a report.

2. Decide if you wish to remain anonymous and keep your report confidential. If you are a federal employee this will already be part of the process, but if you are not a federal employee you have the right to remain anonymous.

3. Use one of the four Office of Inspector General HUD Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Complaint hotline options to make your fraud report.

   By Phone:
   Call toll free: 800-347-3735
   TDD: 202-708-2451

   Email: [e-mail]
   Fax: [phone]

   By Mail:
   HUD OIG Hotline (GFI)
   451 7th Street, SW
   Washington, DC 20410

References

• HUD: OIG Hotline