Benefit Fraud

Benefit fraud is not a victimless crime. Report it now!

Benefit Fraud is not a victimless crime

It is an offence to make false declarations in support of a benefit claim or to fail to inform the council promptly of a change that may affect the amount of benefit a person is entitled to.

• Don't do it and don't let anyone else do it!

Help us tackle fraud

Lancaster City Council is committed to tackling benefit fraud, and it has a dedicated team of officers whose job it is to investigate and prosecute offenders.

Do you know someone who is doing it? Please report it NOW:

• Call the Benefit Fraud Hotline: 01524 582056
• Email: benefitfraud@lancaster.gov.uk
• Report it online: Online fraud referral form

Please be prepared to provide as much information as possible.

You will not need to give your name and the information you supply will be treated in the utmost confidence.

National Benefit Fraud Website

To report a suspected benefit fraud you can also visit the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Targeting Fraud Web site.

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