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How to Report Insurance Fraud

If you suspect insurance fraud, you can report it through several channels to ensure it is investigated properly. Here’s how you can do it: 

Report to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office 

You can report suspected insurance fraud directly to the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office through the Insurance Fraud Hotline or via email: 

Hotline: (628) 652-4362 

Email: SFDA-InsuranceFraud@sfgov.org 

Report to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) 

The California Department of Insurance has a form for the general public and licensed California agents and brokers to report suspected insurance fraud.  

The public can report suspected fraud to California Department of Insurance here

Insurance carriers, TPAs, and self-insured employers can report suspected fraud to California Department of Insurance via an electronic FD-1 here

Report to the CDI Golden Gate Regional Office 

The CDI Golden Gate Regional Office also accepts reports of suspected insurance fraud. This office covers Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Contact details for the Golden Gate Regional Office are as follows: 

Golden Gate Regional Office 

Christina Smith, Captain 

Phone: (707) 751-2000 

Fax: (707) 747-8233 

Make sure to provide as much information as possible when reporting suspected fraud to help the authorities in their investigation. Your vigilance and cooperation are crucial in combating insurance fraud.