Report a fraud
If you suspect a Benefit Fraud in South Staffordshire Report it
to the Benefit Investigation Team.
Last year over £3 billion was claimed
and spent by benefit thieves. That's money that could have been
spent on more local services including nurses, doctors, teachers,
road improvements and more ...
If you know of someone cheating the system, please give us as
much information as possible, such as,
- The person's full name
- Their address and/or the address at which fraud is
suspected
- Details of anyone else involved
- Why you suspect fraud
- What you believe they are doing
- Descriptions of those involved (height, build, hair colour
etc)
- If you suspect them of working, give the employers name, start
and finish times, car registration and any other details known
- You can call our 24 hour Hotline numbers free of
charge to report your suspicions,
- 0800 658 008 (South Staffordshire Local Hotline)
- 0800 328 6340 (National Fraud Hotline)
- or between the hours of 8.45 am to 5.00 pm telephone 01902
696619 or 01902 696620,01902 696635,
- or fax details to 01902 696630.
Or write to us at,
Benefit Investigation Team,
South Staffordshire Council,
PO Box 1644,Wolverhampton WV8 1ZF
Or email: benefitsinvestigation@sstaffs.gov.uk
Remember: Any information you give us will be
treated in the strictest of confidence.
You can also use the Report A Benefit
Fraud online form
Contact Details
Benefit Fraud Hotline
Telephone: (0500) 658008
Email: benefitsinvestigation@sstaffs.gov.uk