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Counter Fraud Unit - what they do and how to contact them

Housing and Council Tax Benefit fraud is not a victimless crime - taxpayers bear the cost.

We know that fraud is taking place in Portsmouth and we are rigorously pursuing fraudsters but we need your help.

The Counter Fraud Unit exists to prevent and detect fraudulent claims to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. We also participate in joint working with the Department for Work and Pensions.

When fraudulent activity is identified and detected, we will apply the Anti-Fraud Strategy and Fraud Prosecution Policies.

How to contact the Counter Fraud Unit

If you know of anyone fraudulently claiming benefit, you can:

• call our fraud hotline on 023 9284 1550
• email us at mailto:mcfu@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
• fax us on 023 9283 4898

Further information

Below you will find copies of procedure and policy documents along with the Code Of Conduct For Counter Fraud Officers.

Associated documents:

• Anti Fraud & Corruption Policy 2008-2009  (0.11 MB)

• Code Of Conduct For Counter Fraud Officers  (0.08 MB)

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