Benefit Fraud

Blaby DC is commited to protecting public funds and ensuring that benefits are delivered only to those who have a true entitlement to them. Our Benefits Anti Fraud Policy is consistent with the corporate aim of “working together to reduce crime, fear of crime, and anti-social behaviour”.

Typical examples of benefit fraud are:

• People who do not promptly notify the benefits team of changes in their circumstances
• 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 the full amount of their income, savings or capital when they claim benefit.
• People who pretend to pay rent 

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In 2007/08 the authority undertook:

• 6 successful prosecutions
• 2 administrative penalties
• 5 official cautions

The above individuals had falsely claimed a total of £35,217.83 in Housing & Council Tax Benefit.

We are continuing this year to tackle those people who claim wrongly.

Press Releases

• Blaby Man fails to declare Cleaning jobs
• Pensioner admits 6 counts of dishonesty
• Benefit Cheat worked at local nursing home
• What Price Brotherly Love? 
• Pensioner made false claims despite £65,000 inheritance
• Magistrate warns against sticking head in the sand
• Prison Sentence having fled to New Zealand 

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How can I report suspected benefit fraud?

Please complete the online reporting form below if you suspect someone is committing fraud.

• online form: Benefit Fraud Allegation Form

Alternatively you can ring the Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0116 2727733  [24 hour answerphone service]

All calls are treated in absolute confidence.