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Report Benefit Fraud

Putting it simply, benefit fraud is theft..

Every year fraudulent benefit claims cost SLDC thousands of pounds. This is money from the public purse that could be better spent improving and maintaining services.

Fraudsters should beware. SLDC Investigators identified over 40 cases that were considered suitable for prosecution action during 2009/10 and over £100,000 of benefit that had been either fraudulently or incorrectly claimed. Sentences administered by courts included imprisonment, fines and community penalties. Other action taken included the offer of formal cautions and financial penalties. Taking this action supports the Council’s policy of ensuring that fraudsters are held accountable for their actions.

If you think it is easy to rip off the Council, think again. We will act on any valid information received from honest citizens to ensure benefits are being claimed correctly.  Remember, fraudsters are leaving the rest of us to foot the bill. It isn’t fair, it isn’t right and it isn’t legal.

SLDC is committed to ensuring that the correct amount of Housing/Council Tax Benefit is paid to the right people, at the right time.  Honest Council Tax payers deserve and expect nothing less.

Help us to help you, if you suspect that someone on benefit:

  • is working
  • has not told the Council about other people living in the house
  • receives other income
  • has not declared capital or savings

Call the confidential 24 hour Fraud Hotline on 0800 3892330

Or email: benefitfraud@southlakeland.gov.uk

Or write to:

Investigations Team                                                                                                                   
South Lakeland House                                                                                                                 
Lowther Street                                                                                                                           Kendal                                                                                                                                    Cumbria                                                                                                                    
LA94UD

Remember: Fraudsters are living on your money