Report suspected fraud

Please help us prevent, detect and deter fraud. If you suspect that someone is committing fraud within or against the council you should report it straight away.

Allegations of fraud or corruption will be treated seriously and investigated as a matter of urgency. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.

Report all suspected frauds to Internal Audit, 01642 526176 or [email protected].

The Council can be exposed to fraud and corruption through a variety of internal and external sources. The following is a list of some of the types of fraud that may be committed against the Council.

Visit the Benefit Fraud page for information on Housing Benefit fraud.

Find out more about Fraud

• Anti-Fraud Strategy

• Data Matching and NFI

• Benefit Fraud

• Scam Awareness

Bank Mandate Fraud

Find out more by downloading the guidance document below: 

Remember:

• Always be extremely wary should anyone ask you to make changes to any of your banking arrangements.

• Alert NAFN emailing [email protected] or [email protected] so it can make all members aware.

• In England, Wales and Northern Ireland if you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, report it to Action Fraud UK or by calling 0300 123 2040.