Report possible fraud

Midlothian Council works with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to investigate benefit fraud.

The information you provide is strictly confidential.

• online: Report benefit fraud on gov.uk
• call the National Fraud hotline number 0800 854 440
• write to: NBFH, PO Box 224, Preston, PR1 1GP

Examples of benefit fraud

• Working but not declaring it when claiming benefit
• Claiming as a single person but living with a partner.
• Claiming from an address but not living there.
• Not declaring the full amount of income, savings or capital when claiming benefit.
• Claiming when, for any reason, they have no right to claim Housing Benefit or DWP state benefits.