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.