Report fraud for investigation

Fraud comes in many forms, impacting the way we fund services. If you suspect any fraud against us, reporting it helps protect community resources.

Housing Benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) handles investigations into Housing Benefit fraud. Report any suspected Housing Benefit fraud directly to the DWP on the GOV.UK website.

Social housing fraud

We take social housing fraud seriously, including issues like sub-letting and false applications. Working with local housing associations, we investigate these thoroughly.

Single Person Council Tax Discount fraud

A 25% discount on Council Tax is available for single adult households. If you know of someone claiming this discount in a multi-adult household, please inform us.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme fraud

This scheme helps those with low incomes pay their Council Tax. If you suspect someone is not reporting changes that affect their eligibility, let us know.

Report fraud for investigation

Our experienced Investigation Team relies on public reports to tackle fraud. Your reports help protect your money and services. If you suspect fraud, please report it to us.

To report fraud, visit our online form or use the contact details below. All reports are confidential.

Report fraud for investigation

Protecting yourself from fraud and scams

If you're concerned about other types of fraud or scams not listed here, visit the Action Fraud website for a comprehensive list of potential scams.