Reporting a Benefit Fraud
Thank you for entering this section of the web site, here you can gain information on how to report possible benefit fraud.
The Government estimates that nationally per annum over £2.5 billion worth of benefits are paid out either fraudulently or in error.
For the economic good of our local residents and taxpayers nationwide, Sheffield City Council is 100% committed to reducing fraud and error within the benefits system we administer.
How do I report suspected Benefit Fraud?
By Phone, please ring the Benefit Fraudline Freephone on 0800 083 7060.
All calls will be treated in complete confidence.
By E-mail to benefits@sheffield.gov.uk, please enter 'Counter Fraud' in the subject field.
In writing, if you wish the notify us in writing, please send correspondence to:
Sheffield City Council
The Benefits Fraud Section
PO Box 1310
Sheffield
S1 1UY
You can report a fraud now by completing the on-line form below. You don't have to give your personal details, but it may help if we can contact you for further details if we need them.
Please give as much information and detail as you possibly can when making the report. We look at every report you send to us and will judge it based on it’s merits. For more details about the type of information that will help us, please visit our page Helping us track down the fraudsters.
Ensuring a high quality referral will give our Investigation Officers the information they need, to pursue those persons who choose to abuse the benefits system.
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