Benefit Fraud

Benefit fraud is a criminal offence. It happens when a person knowingly makes a false statement or knowingly fails to report a change in circumstances with the intention of obtaining benefit to which he/she is not entitled.

It covers all benefits including Housing Benefit and Social Security Benefits e.g. Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credits.

Investigations into Benefit fraud are carried out by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP). If you suspect someone of committing Benefit Fraud you can report this via the DWP website.

• Online: Report benefit fraud - GOV.UK
• Telephone: National Benefit Fraud Hotline (NBFH) 0800 854 440
• Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 854 440
• By Post: NBFH, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 2BP