Benefit Fraud

Benefit Fraud has huge cost implication for the population as a whole, with billions of pounds being lost through welfare fraud each year.

However, it also affects all of us on a smaller scale within Malvern Hills through loss of valuable public funds and the creation of bad feeling within neighbourhoods. We rely on the help of the general public in discovering benefit fraudsters. You are a valuable resource;YOU know YOUR area.

If you suspect benefit fraud there are several ways you can let us know

1.  Speak to a Malvern Hills Investigation Officer on 01684 862387

2.  Leave an anonymous message on the Malvern Hills Benefit Fraud Hotline 01684 862444

3.  Contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854440 lines open from 08.00 to 18.00.

4.  Click on the following link to complete a form www.targetingfraud.gov.uk

All information will be investigated in strictest confidence by a dedicated team of officers. Your e-mail address will not be revealed, as all details are transferred to the investigating officers from an anonymous mailbox. Telephone calls can also be made anonymously.

Thank you for your assistance.