Report suspected fraud

People fraudulently claiming benefits are stealing money from us all. If you suspect someone is claiming benefit to which they are not entitled, please let us know.

You may remain anonymous, although we would like your name and phone number in case we need to contact you for more information. Any information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and your name and details will not be passed on to anyone else.

To report suspected benefit fraud

• please contact us during office hours using the details on the right
• you can also call the national benefit fraud hotline on 0800 854 440

You can visit the Department for Work and Pensions' "Targeting Benefit Thieves" website below.

Benefit fraud prosecutions