The webpage at america.gov/fraud is the official portal for the U.S. government's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a centralized system designed to let the public report fraud, waste, or abuse directly to federal agencies. Managed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the platform aims to modernize and accelerate the federal whistleblower process.
The platform reads your submission and instantly routes the data directly to the Department of the Treasury, which then assigns it to the exact federal office best suited to investigate it. This replaces legacy whistleblower pipelines that historically took years of secret legal filings.
Submissions are fully encrypted, and providing your name or identity is completely optional. The platform itself does not store or retain any submitted information.
If users choose to provide their contact information, they may qualify for a financial reward if their report successfully leads to criminal charges or the recovery of stolen federal funds.
How the Reporting Process Works
- Describe the Incident: Users write a brief summary detailing what occurred, who was involved, and when the activity took place.
- Attach Documentation: The tool compiles the text, allows the user to review the details, and supports uploading up to five files or photographs as supporting evidence.
- Submit & Track: Upon submission, the user receives a unique reference number and can download a complete copy of the encrypted report for their records.
The portal connects to more than 20 federal enforcement arms, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Offices of Inspectors General across multiple departments (such as HHS, VA, and SBA).