Reporting fraud
If you suspect a person or organisation is committing fraud related to workers' compensation, any information you can give us will help us in our investigations.
What is fraud?
Fraud is dishonestly obtaining a benefit by deception or other means.
Types of fraudulent behaviour relating to workers' compensation from an employee include:
- knowingly submitting a false claim
- providing false information
- failing to declare other earnings while on compensation
- altering a medical certificate or any other documents relating to the claim
- submitting false travel expense claims
- misrepresenting disabilities
- malingering
Types of fraudulent behaviour relating to workers' compensation from a service provider include:
- claiming for services which were not provided
- providing false invoices or other documents
How to report fraud
To report suspected fraud, you can:
- Complete this online form (you can remain anonymous)
- Telephone: 1300 366 979
Investigating fraud allegations
When information is received about an alleged fraud, Comcare will make enquiries to determine whether an investigation is required.
During an investigation, evidence will be collected with a view to determining if a prosecution is warranted.
If an investigation does not proceed to a prosecution, the matter may be finalised through other avenues including administrative action (cessation or reduction in liability), civil action.
Prevention and detection
Comcare can provide employers with:
- advice on workers' compensation fraud prevention
- guidance on specific instances or examples of suspected fraud or serious non-compliance
Please contact the Fraud Response Unit on 1300 366 979 to find out more.