Welfare Fraud Unit - GCDSS
5130 E Main Street Rd, Ste 3, Batavia, NY 14020
Eligibility
Open to all.
Service Area: Genesee County.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.
(585) 344-2580
Voice·
Fraud Investigator
(585) 343-5548
Fax·
Fax
(585) 344-2587
Voice·
SNAP
(585) 344-2580
Voice·
HEAP
(888) 208-4485
Voice·
Child Support Enforcement
(585) 344-2580
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
All calls are kept strictly confidential and the caller's identity will not be disclosed. When reporting fraud, please provide as many details as possible, including full names and addresses of all individuals involved. It is preferred that the caller leave their contact information, so that they can be contacted for additional information if necessary.
Fees
Free.
Service area
14013, NY
14036, NY
14020, NY
14125, NY
14013, NY
14525, NY
14056, NY
14557, NY
14482, NY
14054, NY
14143, NY
14058, NY
14020, NY
14422, NY
14486, NY
14125, NY
14021, NY
14482, NY
14054, NY
14416, NY
14040, NY
14005, NY
14036, NY
14056, NY
Investigates all reported allegations of fraud in the Temporary Assistance (Welfare), SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and Day Care programs.
Examples of situations that are fraudulent include unreported income (either earned or unearned), hidden assets (bank accounts, property, etc.), unreported changes in household composition (either someone moved into the home or moved out), changes in shelter cost, buying and selling of SNAP or Public Benefit card (Trafficking), etc.
Last assured
10/20/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Genesee County - Department of Social Services (GCDSS)