Report fraud

All allegations of benefit fraud, including Disability Benefits, Housing Benefit and Universal Credit, are dealt with by the Department for Work and Pensions. 

You can contact the Department for Work and Pensions using the DWP website, phone 0800 854 440, or post to: National Benefit Fraud Hotline, Mail Handling Site A, Wolverhampton, WV98 2BP.

Except for benefit fraud, use this form if you believe someone is committing fraud against Brighton & Hove City Council. This could include:

  • misuse of a blue badge - parking scheme for disabled people
  • Council Tax, business rates or Council Tax Reduction
  • housing or social housing fraud
  • procurement fraud - the council being overcharged for goods or services
  • internal fraud - fraud committed by someone from the council
  • other types of fraud

You'll need to tell us:

  • the type of fraud you're reporting
  • what makes you think someone is committing fraud
  • details about the suspect, if you have them
  • your contact details, if you want to provide them

The information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. You don’t have to give your name and contact details unless you want to.

If you need help to fill in this form, you can:

We process, analyse and use your data in a range of ways to better understand what our customers need and to improve the way in which the council delivers your services.

Find more information about how we use your data in our privacy and data notice.

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