Reporting Benefit Fraud

If you know of or suspect anyone of fraudulently claiming Housing or Council Tax Benefit you can report this by:

• Contact the National Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 854 440(Your call is free and confidential. Lines are open 7.00am - 11.00pm, 7 days a week).

• Report a Benefit Thief Online by clicking this link http://www.dwp.gov.uk/campaigns/benefit-thieves/report.asp .

• Call our Benefit Section on 01595 744682

• E-mail our Benefit Section benefits@shetland.gov.uk

• Call in person or write to : Shetland Islands Council, Finance, Charlotte House, Lerwick, ZE1 0LX

Please note all referrals are dealt with in the strictest confidence.