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Small Business Administration
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What to Report to the OIG Hotline
If you suspect fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds involving U.S. Small Business Administration programs, operations, or personnel you may report it to the SBA OIG Hotline.
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
A. If you have a question regarding an SBA loan or any SBA program, please contact your local SBA District Office or the SBA Answer Desk: 1-800-U-ASK-SBA (1-800-827-5722) or answerdesk@sba.gov. For information specific to disaster loans, you may contact the SBA Disaster Loan Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955, or visit their website by CLICKING HERE. B. If you are a small business facing unfair or excessive federal regulatory compliance or enforcement issues such as repetitive audits or investigations, excessive fines and retaliation, the SBA National Ombudsman may be able to assist you. You may file a complaint with the SBA National Ombudsman by following the procedures provided on their website by CLICKING HERE. C. If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse involving personnel or programs of a federal agency other than the SBA, you may make a complaint directly to the OIG of that federal agency or to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Links to Offices of Inspectors General can be found on the website of the Council of the Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency by CLICKING HERE. Additionally, GAO has established a website to receive complaints of fraud, waste or abuse involving Federal funds, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. D. If you are having a problem with a product or service purchased from a business or merchant, you should contact your state or local government's consumer affairs department, state attorney general's office, or local Better Business Bureau. You may also consider contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is the nation’s consumer protection agency. To contact the FTC, you may find information on their website by CLICKING HERE, or by contacting them by telephone at (202) 326-2222. E. For general federal government information, you may find information on the Internet at USA.gov, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. You may also reach them by phone at 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681).
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https://www.sba.gov/oig/hotline
Whistleblower Protection Page
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/whist…

Former Colorado Director For The Small Business Administration Pays $15,000 To Settle Claims For Violating Conflict-Of-Interest Rules

Former Colorado Director For The Small Business Administration Pays $15,000 To Settle Claims For Violating Conflict-Of-Interest Rules
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Former Colorado Director For The Small Business Administration Pays $15,000 To Settle Claims For Violating Conflict-Of-Interest Rules DENVER – United States Attorney Jason R. Dunn announced that Gregorio Lopez, a former official with the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”), has paid,,,

Fraudster Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme

Fraudster Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
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Seattle Software Developer pleads guilty to wire fraud for covid-relief fraud scheme

Seattle Software Developer pleads guilty to wire fraud for covid-relief fraud scheme
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Seattle Software Developer pleads guilty to wire fraud for covid-relief fraud scheme WASHINGTON – A Seattle man pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud for carrying out a scheme to defraud several COVID-19 relief programs. Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice,,,

FIVE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-RELIEF FRAUD SCHEME

FIVE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-RELIEF FRAUD SCHEME
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FIVE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-RELIEF FRAUD SCHEME Matthew D. Krueger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, joins Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division in announcing five individuals were charged in an indictment based,,,

U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges 3 with COVID-19 Relief Fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges 3 with COVID-19 Relief Fraud
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges 3 with COVID-19 Relief Fraud Local Tax Business Alleged to be Responsible for $1.1 Million in Fraudulently Obtained COVID-19 Related Economic Injury Disaster Loans Memphis, TN – Brandy D. Scaife, 42, Janisha L. Jones, 22, and Sharika L. Carpenter, 42, of Better Days,,,

Little Rock Woman Charged with COVID Relief Fraud

Little Rock Woman Charged with COVID Relief Fraud
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Little Rock Woman Charged with COVID Relief Fraud LITTLE ROCK - A Little Rock woman was arrested this afternoon based on allegations she fraudulently obtained nearly $2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans intended to provide relief for small businesses affected by COVID-19. Cody,,,

Another Houston man charged with COVID relief fraud

Another Houston man charged with COVID relief fraud
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Another Houston man charged with COVID relief fraud HOUSTON - A local man has been taken into custody on allegations he fraudulently obtained more than $1.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick and Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C,,,

Charlotte Man Appears In Federal Court For Orchestrating Multiple Fraud Schemes

Charlotte Man Appears In Federal Court For Orchestrating Multiple Fraud Schemes
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