It is our policy to deter and prevent Housing Benefit fraud and prosecute those who abuse the system. The service objectives statement was amended in September 2003 to reflect this:

"The provision of a Benefit service that ensures the right benefit gets to the right person at the right time. The integrity of the system will be maintained by investigating and punishing those who perpetrate fraud and ensuring that any overpaid benefit is promptly recovered."  See full objectives statement

What to do if you suspect someone is perpetrating Housing Benefit fraud

• Call the Anti Fraud hotline in confidence on  our 24 hour telephone line (01483) 444889
• The National Benefit Fraud hotline (8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday)
  • 0800 328 6340 (freephone)
  • 0800 328 6341 (textphone for hard of hearing)

PO Box No. 647
Preston PR1 1WA