Report a benefit fraud

How to report benefit fraud

Use our online reporting form

Call us free and in confidence on 0800 121 8805.

Download a benefit fraud form. You can print it out, fill it in and return it to the address on the form.

Why should I report a fraud?

To make sure the money gets to those who need it we need your help.

Please contact us if you know of anyone who is claiming benefit in a name you know to be false, benefit in more than one name or from more than one address.

We also need to know if someone is claiming Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance and working full-time.   

Please also let us know if:     

  • A landlord or letting agent is getting housing benefit payments for tenants who don't live in the property. 
  • A landlord or letting agent has approached tenants about claiming housing benefit illegally.

You can be assured you have the right to remain anonymous and that all the information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.