If you suspect or know of someone who is deliberately cheating
on Housing or Council Tax Benefit, report it to us by:
All information is treated in the strictest confidence. You
can choose not to give your contact details if you prefer, but
please bear in mind that it helps us if you do, because the
investigation service can get back to you with any questions.
What is benefit fraud?
Benefit fraud is when someone gives false information in
order to claim benefits. This includes people who:
- do not inform us that they are now living with a
partner
- do not declare that they are receiving other benefits
- do not report any savings or report an incorrect
amount
- claim for children who have left home
- do not inform us that they have started work, or started
to earn money
- do not declare that they have inherited money
- do not inform us that they are going abroad, living
abroad, or have changed address
Watch the benefit fraud video
What happens after you report someone?
- benefit fraud staff will look at the information you
provide. If you have given enough information, they will check the
person's benefit claim
- the investigation might take some time, and staff aren't
allowed to tell you the outcome
- sometimes no action is taken. It might be that the person has
declared the work when claiming and their benefit is not affected
by it.
- benefit fraud staff will only take action if they find the
person has been committing benefit fraud. Action can include
removing a person's benefits and taking them to court
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