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Help us stop benefit fraud!

Do you know of someone who is claiming benefit that you think they are not entitled to? Please help us to stop people from cheating the benefits system.

Please give us as much information as possible, tell us:

  • The person’s name
  • Their address
  • Details of anyone else involved
  • Descriptions; height, build, hair colour etc
  • Why you suspect fraud
  • What you believe they are doing
  • If you can, give employer details, their car registration and any other information

Confidential - all information that you give us will be treated in confidence; you do not have to give us your name or address

How to contact us

You can contact us by:

Completing the online report benefit fraud form

Phoning the free Hotline number 0800 592 953

Or, faxing us on number 01432 260465

Or, sending an email to biu@herefordshire.gov.uk

Or, writing to us at:

Benefits Investigation Unit
Town Hall,
St. Owens Street
Hereford, HR1 2XW


Last Updated: 19 January 10
 
Herefordshire Council, Brockington, 35 Hafod Road, Hereford HR1 1SH | Tel: (01432) 260000 | info@herefordshire.gov.uk