We are committed to tackling fraud and corruption and to ensuring that public funds are protected.

This work is supported by a number of policies:

Reporting Suspected Fraud

Benefit Fraud

Benefit fraud is now investigated by the Single Fraud Investigation Service [SFIS] based at the Department for Work & Pensions [DWP].

You can report suspected Benefit Fraud in 3 ways:

Online Benefit Fraud Reporting Form

By Phone: 0800 854 440

By Post: NBFH, PO Box 224, Preston, PR1 1GP

Any other types of fraud

Types of suspected fraud that you may want to report directly to the Council include:

  • Housing Tenancy Fraud
  • Right To Buy Fraud
  • Employee Fraud
  • Supplier Fraud
  • Insurance Claims Fraud
  • Expenses Fraud

Email internal.audit@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or call 01530 454 728 if you wish to report any concerns.

Last updated: Thu 2 September, 2021 @ 16:00