Benefit Fraud
Committed to Countering Fraud
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is responsible for paying millions of pounds in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit each year.
We recognise that dealing with fraud is important to create and maintain a secure benefit system, we recognise that we are under a duty to Council taxpayers and Central Government to ensure that money does not go to those who are not entitled to it.
Our Anti Fraud Strategy:
Prevent
- We will seek to prevent fraud entering the system by maintaining regular anti-fraud training to Benefit paying staff;
Embark on central government initiatives, for example the verification framework (found in also see section below)
Deter
- We will aim to Deter fraud by publicising our efforts in countering fraud: and
- Prosecute, formally caution, or institute Administrative Penalty proceedings in respect of appropriate cases
Detect
- We will aim to detect fraud using any and all means at our disposal. This includes pro-active visiting initiatives and Data Matching exercises.
- Investigate referrals received from all sources and
- Ensure all investigation staff are trained in all new legislation and methods of investigating.
If you would like to report a Benefit fraud please telephone the Fraud Hotline on 020 8547 5700 or email us.at benefit.fraud@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
We do not need your personal details to investigate an allegation of Fraud. If you do give us any personal details they will remain wholly confidential.