If your issue falls under any of the categories listed below, please contact the appropriate organization listed.
Discrimination or Retaliation
Personnel Action Appeals
Government Vehicle Misuse or Reckless Driving
Fraudulent Emails, Calls, Scams, or Social Media Messages
Technical Issues with GSA Systems (e.g., SAM)
Complaints Involving Other Federal Agencies
General GSA Questions Not Related to Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
What TO Report to the Hotline
You may report waste, fraud, abuse, or misconduct relating to a GSA employee, program, or contract to the OIG Hotline. The OIG generally investigates the following matters:
- Embezzlement, bribery, or public corruption involving GSA programs or operations, including contracts
- Serious mismanagement involving GSA programs or operations, including contracts
- Fraud, waste, or abuse involving GSA employees or…
Identity theft is the “foundational” fraud upon which many other crimes are built. It involves the unauthorized acquisition and use of a person’s personal identifying information (PII), such as an ID number, Social Security number, or passport details.
- How it works: Fraudsters obtain PII through data breaches, mail theft, or “social engineering” (tricking people into revealing details). Once they have this data, they can open new bank accounts, apply for credit cards or loans, and even receive medical treatment under your name.
- Synthetic Identity Fraud: A sophisticated variation where criminals combine real and fabricated information to create a completely new, “synthetic” person. This is particularly difficult to detect because there is no single victim to report the suspicious activity initially.