The council is committed to making sure that benefit is only paid to people who are entitled to it.
Housing benefit fraud
If you know of someone who you think may be committing housing benefit fraud you can report it online at GOV.UK.
You may also:
- phone the National Benefit Fraud helpline (lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- telephone: 0800 854440
- text phone: 0800 320 0512
- write to NBFH, PO Box 224, Preston, PR1 1GP
Council Tax Support fraud
If you know of someone who you think may be committing Council Tax Support fraud you can report it online.
Report Council Tax Support fraud
You can also phone us on 01344 352010.
Give us as much information as you can, even if you think it might not be important.