FRAUD PREVENTION UNIT | ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

6 Judson Street, Canton, NY 13617

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to report suspected welfare fraud

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

(315) 379-2145

Voice

Website

https://www.stlawco.gov/Departments/SocialServices

Application process

Call or go online to report

Fees

None

Service area

Saint Lawrence County, New York

Investigates all reported allegations of fraud in the Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and Day Care programs. Also investigates day care providers being paid by Social Services who do not really provide care and cases involving food stamp trafficking. Does not investigate Social Security, Disability, Workman's Comp, Unemployment, or Section 8.

Last assured

04/09/2026

What's Here

In Home Supportive Services Fraud Reporting Food Stamps/SNAP Fraud Reporting TANF Fraud Reporting Medicaid Fraud Reporting WIC Fraud Reporting

Providing organization

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provides various programs and services to St. Lawrence County residents including Adult Services, Child Support Enforcement, Public Health Insurance, SNAP, and Temporary Assistance.