Not reporting all compensation for work performed while unemployment compensation is being paid to you is FRAUD.

Receiving unemployment compensation when you are not available for work because of extended hospitalization, incarceration or travel is FRAUD.

Working a job in another state while receiving Alabama Unemployment Compensation is FRAUD.

Examples of Workers' Compensation Fraud

Reporting an off-the-job injury as an on-the-job injury.

Reporting an accident that never happened.

Complaints of accident injury symptoms that are exaggerated or non-existent.

Not reporting income from any employment or work related activities while drawing Workers' Compensation benefits.

What you as a concerned citizen can do.

Report possible fraudulent claims by one of many options listed below.

Please identify yourself.  Your identity will be held in strict confidence and follow-up may be needed that will help complete an investigation.

Methods of reporting Fraud:

1. Click on this link, Fraud Report to complete and send information about Unemployment or Workers' Compensation Fraud.
   
2. Print this Information sheet* and use it as a guide to the details we will need from you as a witness.  Examples:
   
   1. Name of suspect
   2. Address
   3. Employer
   4. Social Security Number
   5. Date of Birth
   6. Reasons you suspect Fraud
      
3. You may fax the completed Information Sheet to the Internal Security Division @ 1(334) 353-9228.
   
4. Call the Unemployment Compensation Fraud Hotline @ 1-800-392-8019
   
5. Call the Workers' Compensation Fraud Hotline @ 1-800-923-2533.
   
6. E-mail us about Unemployment or Workers' Compensation Fraud.

Print, Complete and Mail the Information Sheet (pdf) to:

Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Internal Security Division
649 Monroe Street
Montgomery,  AL    36131

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