Most Housing and Council Tax benefit
is awarded to people who really need it, but some is obtained
by fraud and you are paying for this through the tax that you
pay.
What types of fraud are
there?
Typical examples of benefit fraud are:
- People who work but do not declare this when they claim
benefit.
- People who claim as a single person but actually live with a
partner.
- People who claim from an address but do not live there.
- People who do not tell us the full amount of income, savings or
capital when they claim benefit.
- People who for any reason do not have any right to claim
Housing Benefit or Council Tax benefit.
How can I report suspected benefit fraud?
If you know or suspect that a fraud has taken place, help us
to stop it. If you have any information, you can ring us in
complete confidence - you do not have to leave your name and the
call is FREE on:
0800 243 001
The National Fraud Hotline number is 0800 854
440 (this number can be used to report fraud against any
type of benefit).
For more information, telephone 01748 829100 and ask to speak to
the Benefit Fraud Team or e-mail benefits@richmondshire.gov.uk
Pages in this section
- Benefit Fraud Form
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