Ashfield District Council: If a member of the public suspects fraud

If a member of the public suspects fraud

WHAT A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC/ OUTSIDE ORGANISATION SHOULD DO IF THEY SUSPECT FRAUD, THEFT OR CORRUPTION.

1. Make an immediate note of your concern.

Note all relevant details: what was observed, details of conversations, the date, time and name of the parties involved. Do not attempt to investigate the matter yourself.

2. Convey your suspicions in writing marked CONFIDENTIAL to: -

Chief Executive Officer
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8DA

Or alternatively to:-

The Monitoring Officer
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8DA

If the suspected fraud relates to Housing Benefit / Council Tax Benefit convey your suspicions in writing marked CONFIDENTIAL to: -

Head of Revenue Services
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottingham
NG17 8DA

Alternatively, telephone the Council's Benefit Fraud Investigators on 01623 457227 or call the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440, 7am to 11pm seven days a week.

You may also report suspected Benefit Fraud online.