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What is the Fraud Tip Line?
The Fraud Tip Line (1 877 523-3315) was established to report suspected fraud relating to workers' compensation in B.C.
Can I e-mail the Field Investigations Department to report my information?
Yes, send an e-mail to FRAUDINFO@worksafebc.com. The information you provide is confidential. Providing your name is helpful so an investigator can contact you for more information, or clarify information as the investigation develops. Your identity will be guarded by the investigator and anything that could identify you may be protected under disclosure legislation. No caller is required to provide their name.
When can I call the Fraud Tip Line?
The line will be available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voice mail is available after hours.
Do I get paid for the information I provide?
There is no payment for information provided.
What type of calls does the Fraud Tip Line deal with?
Calls relating to financial loss concerning an employer, a worker, a vendor/third party supplier, or an individual employed by WorkSafeBC. If the call does not concern an issue within the Field Investigations Department mandate, the call and/or information will be directed accordingly.
Will I be told the outcome of any investigation resulting from information I provide?
No. Provincial privacy legislation prohibits the release of this information.
What constitutes fraudulent activity by an employer?
Possible offences that can be committed by an employer include:
- Failing to register the company with WorkSafeBC
- Deducting workers' compensation expenses from workers' wages
- Failing to notify WorkSafeBC within three days of learning of a worker's accident that requires health care or causes the worker to earn less than full wages or to miss time from work
- Making a false statement or representation to WorkSafeBC relating to benefit entitlement
- Failing to keep accurate records of all remuneration paid to employer's workers
What constitutes fraudulent activity by an injured worker?
Possible offences that can be committed by an injured worker include:
- Falsely claiming that an injury is work-related
- Exaggerating the injury or delay returning to work to receive WorkSafeBC benefits
- Working and receiving income while receiving WorkSafeBC benefits