Housing Benefit fraud
Housing Benefit fraud is a criminal offence. It is not a victimless crime. Allerdale Borough Council is committed to preventing and detecting benefit fraud and works closely with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) .
Examples of benefit fraud
- 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 declare their full income or savings when they claim benefit.
Reporting benefit fraud
Report suspected benefit fraud by ringing the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440 , (textphone 0800 328 0512 ) or fill in an online form.
Following the formation of the single fraud investigation service, all allegations of housing benefit fraud are investigated by the DWP.
Report benefit fraud to the DWP
Change in circumstances
People who claim benefits have a duty to tell the council of any changes in circumstances which might affect their entitlement. You must inform us straight away if you have a change.
Report a change in circumstances
Talk to us
If you would like to talk to us about Housing Benefits you can contact us via email housing.benefits@allerdale.gov.uk or telephone our Customer Services team on 0303 123 1702.
