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Denbighshire County Council is committed to preventing and investigating Benefit Fraud.

The Council wants everyone who is entitled to claim benefits to apply for them. However, whilst most people claim honestly a small number abuse the system. Nationally, millions of pounds are stolen this way every year. This directly affects the amount of Council Tax that is paid by the residents of Denbighshire County Council, as well as reducing the amount which is available to those who are genuinely in need.

The Council’s Compliance Section has a dedicated team who investigate allegations of abuse. Where we find evidence of abuse we will recover any amounts incorrectly paid and where appropriate prosecute fraudsters, or impose financial penalties.

You can help the Council by reporting anyone who you suspect is committing Benefit Fraud. Any information provided will be treated in strict confidence and you do not have to give your name.

What information do we want?

You should give us as much information as possible in order that we can set up an enquiry.
For example:

 Name, address and description of any person who you believe is committing the fraud,
 or anyone who is connected with it, including their relationship.
 Details of vehicles used.
 Details of any undeclared income, savings or property. e.g.
 Place and hours of  work.
 Amounts of savings.
 Details of bank or building society accounts
 Address of any undeclared property.
 Where the person does not live at the property -
 Where do they live?
 Does anyone else live there?

How do I report my suspicions?

You can speak to someone in person on 01824 706345 or 01824 706344 or use the contact details above