The Hotline is intended for the use of County employees as a vehicle for reporting suspected fraud, misuse of County resources by vendors, contractors, or County employees, and significant violations of County policy. Fraud is an intentional act that results in the misstatement of financial records or theft of the County’s assets. The misuse of County resources would include for example the use of a County computer to run an outside business. In instances when non-County callers use the Hotline, their complaints are also processed.

• Child Abuse, call (714) 940-1000.
• Consumer Fraud, call (714) 648-3600.
• County Workers' Compensation and Insurance Fraud, call (714) 834-2817.
• County Safety Hazards, call (714) 834-2817.
• Medi-Cal Fraud, call (800) 822-6222.
• Welfare Fraud, call (714) 664-3900.

Hotline complaints can also be reported on-line using the Hotline Information Form . The Hotline Information Form allows you to identify yourself or remain anonymous. In all cases, it is important to state as much information as possible. Important information should include:

• Date, time, and place of the occurrence(s).
• Agency (if applicable).
• Individual(s) involved.
• Amount/value of theft or fraud.
• Full description of events reported other person or persons who may be aware of the fraud.

Please click here to access the Hotline Information Form and to submit a claim on-line.

If you wish to fill out the form and submit the information in writing, please click on the link above, complete the form, print and mail the form to: Orange County Fraud Hotline, Internal Audit Department, 400 Civic Center Drive, Building 12, Room 232, Santa Ana, CA 92701. You can also fax the form to (714) 834-2880.