Different ways you can report someone to the City of Wolverhampton Council if you think they are committing fraud.

If you believe that someone is obtaining services, from the Council, to which they are not entitled, please report it.  We will investigate and take appropriate action.

When reporting a fraud please be as specific as possible, this will help us to ensure that your concerns are fully investigated. The more detail we receive the greater the chance of a successful outcome.

You don't have to give your name. However, if you do provide your details this will allow us to contact you to clarify any issues. All concerns are treated in confidence and we will try not to reveal your identity.

You can report any suspicious fraudulent activities to the City of Wolverhampton Council using any of the below:

Online

Report fraud by completing and submitting our confidential online form.

Report a fraud form

Telephone

Contact us on 01902 550 550

By post

If you are having trouble using our online form, you can send a report to us and send it by post to:
Counter Fraud Unit
Audit Services
City of Wolverhampton Council
Civic Centre,
St. Peter's Square
WV1 1RN

External links

Housing Benefit Fraud

Housing benefit fraud is no longer investigated by the council. If you suspect someone is committing Housing Benefit Fraud, please report it to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

Telephone: 0800 854 440

Visit the Department of Work and Pensions website

Or by post to: NBFH, PO Box 224, Preston PR1 1GP.

If we receive any allegations of Housing Benefit fraud we will refer them to the DWP.

Housing Tenancy and Right to Buy Fraud

Wolverhampton Homes is responsible for investigating Tenancy and Right to Buy fraud on behalf of the council. If you suspect someone is committing Tenancy and Right to Buy fraud please report it to Wolverhampton Homes using the following details: 

Telephone: 01902 556789

Visit:  https://www.wolverhamptonhomes.org.uk/tenants/your-tenancy/housing-fraud

If we receive any allegations of Tenancy and Right to Buy fraud we will refer them to Wolverhampton Homes.

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