Benefit Fraud

South Dakotans who receive program or service benefits from the Department of Social Services have a need for them.

Unfortunately, there may be people who intentionally obtain benefits who do not have a need for them. These people are committing fraud, which is a crime.

These people are also placing a bigger burden on taxpayers by increasing the cost of benefit programs. By reducing fraud, the Office of Recoveries and Fraud Investigations helps to ensure funds are available to those who need assistance.

Fraud Investigation Offices

The Office of Recoveries and Fraud Investigations has field offices with fraud investigators in Aberdeen, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Watertown.

Fraud Investigators 811 E 10th St. Dept. 5 Sioux Falls, SD 57103-7020 Phone: 605.367.5480/5481/5482 Fax: 605.367.4866	Fraud Investigators 700 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-3490 Phone: 605.773.5162 Fax: 605.773.5390
Fraud Investigators 2001 9th Ave. SW. Watertown, SD 57201-0670 Phone: 866.239.6787 Fax: 605.882.5045	Fraud Investigators 510 N. Cambell, PO Box 2440 Rapid City, SD 57709-2440 Phone: 605.394.2558/2565 Fax: 605.394.2568

Report Benefit Fraud

You can help reduce benefit fraud and abuse in South Dakota by reporting individuals who fraudulently receive benefits in the state. If you think someone is fraudulently receiving benefits, contact us to report the details of the situation. Please keep in mind this form is for reporting benefit fraud in the State of South Dakota only.

• Report Benefit Fraud in South Dakota.
• Call the toll-free hotline available 24-hours: 800.765.STOP (7867).
• Send us an email to report the situation.
• Visit our offices in Pierre, Sioux Falls, Watertown, or Rapid City.