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Fraud investigation - benefits: Outline

We aim to detect and prevent any fraudulent benefit claims, stopping and reducing payment in fraudulent cases and preventing over-payment claims.

Benefit Fraud is a crime - please help us fight it. You do not have to give your name.

Online services:

  • Complete an online form to report benefit fraud
  • email benefits@pendle.gov.uk to report benefit fraud
  • Ring the confidential Hotline number on (01282) 878999 where a member of the Investigation Team will take details of your suspicions.
  • The National Benefit Fraud Hotline telephone number is 0800 328 6340.

Contact: Benefits Section

Telephone: 01282 661800 or 661837

Fax: (01282) 878994

Visit: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/benefits
Number One, Market Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7LJ

PID No: 726

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