Benefit Fraud investigation
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Benefit fraud is a criminal offence and, if we think someone is fraudulently claiming benefit, we will investigate that person's circumstances. In certain situations, for example where we suspect third party collusion, we may also investigate the landlord and/or the employers. If we have evidence that someone is committing benefit fraud we may prosecute the offender or, as an alternative to prosecution, apply a formal caution or a financial penalty.
Remember, if you are receiving benefit yourself it is your responsibility to notify the local authority immediately of any change in your circumstances that may affect your entitlement to benefit. You cannot assume that other organisations, like the Department for Work and Pensions, will notify us on your behalf.
To report a fraud in confidence telephone : 0800 458 9200, use the email address at the bottom of the page or go to our online fraud reporting page.
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