Benefit Fraud
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Every year, it is estimated that Benefit cheats cost £2 billion in stolen benefits in the UK.
Falkirk Council has a duty under law to Administer Housing/Council Tax Benefits within Falkirk and the surrounding districts.
Falkirk Council has its own designated Fraud Team, whose goals include:
- detection of fraudulent claims
- prevention of fraud occurring
- stopping or reducing benefit in cases of fraud
The Council also has visiting officers who carry out "verification visits" to make sure claimants are receiving the correct benefit entitlement.
If you have knowledge of someone who is committing fraud and want to report the matter, you can do so by:
- completing an online fraud referral form
- by phoning the dedicated fraud hotline on 01324 501282
- or by writing to:
Investigation & Verification Framework Team
Falkirk Council
PO Box 14905
5 York Lane
Grangemouth
FK3 8ZA
You do not need to give your name, but it may help with the investigation if we need to contact you for further information. If requested, your anonymity will be respected.
Your co-operation in helping us to tackle fraud is appreciated. Falkirk Council is registered under the Data Protection Act.
More information is available on the Falkirk Council Website.
Further support is available from the Sensory Centre.