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Benefit Fraud
Benefit Fraud
What is benefit fraud?
Benefit fraud is when someone obtains state benefit that they are not entitled to or if an individual deliberately fails to report a change in their personal circumstances.
How do I report it?
If you suspect that someone is claiming benefits fraudulently, you can report this by contacting the Department for Work and Pensions or the National Benefit Fraud Hotline (NBFH).
Useful Links
- To report a benefit cheat anonymously, you can go to the government’s website.
- You can also find out more about benefit fraud, and other fraud types, by visiting Action Fraud.