BENEFIT FRAUD HOTLINE
BENEFITS FRAUD HOTLINE: 01403 215511
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are public funds and Horsham District Council has a responsibility to safeguard these funds. The benefits system relies on the integrity of our customers and fortunately most people are honest. There is, however, a small minority who make fraudulent claims for benefit or who do not inform us of changes in their circumstances that could affect the amount of benefit they receive.
The Council has a small team of specialised Investigation Officers who are dedicated to stopping those people who obtain benefit by fraudulent means.
Several members of the team are authorised by the Secretary of State under section 110A of the Social Security Act 1992 to carry out the duties of an "Authorised officer" on behalf of Horsham District Council. This is for the purposes of Part VI of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
Authorised officers may exercise any of the powers conferred by sections 109B and 109C of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 - as far as they relate to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. More information about the Act is available online
The Council is committed to:
- preventing and detecting fraud
- investigating efficiently
- stopping or reducing payment in fraudulent cases
- prosecuting offenders where appropriate
Help us beat the fraudsters:-
If you think someone is committing benefit fraud it is important that you let us know. You can telephone the Fraud Hotline on 01403 215511 or use the Online Form to provide the details.
You are under no obligation to provide your name, just the details of the suspected fraud. The information you give will be treated confidentially and investigated fully.