Benefit fraud costs Hounslow between £1.5 and £2 million per year. This is money that could be used to fund other vital services. Fraud is not a victimless crime. Anyone who knowingly fails to declare their true circumstances when receiving benefit is committing fraud.
Anybody claiming housing benefit has to tell the council about their personal circumstances so that the benefits section can assess the correct amount of benefit that is due.
Common types of fraud include failing to tell the council that you have:
Savings over £3000
Started working part time or full time
Someone has moved in with you
Other income including private pensions
Other benefits such as Working Families Tax Credits
Moved
Got married
Your partner has moved in with you (even if it is only temporary)
Started to rent a room to a lodger or tenant
Been getting housing benefit when the property is owned by yourself or a close family member
Contact us
Revenues Section
PO Box 355
TW3 4PJ
Tel : 020 8583 4242
Benefit Fraud Investigation Team
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Hotline : 020 8583 2111
Fax : 020 8583 2360
E-mail: fraud@hounslow.gov.uk
If you believe that a council employee or contractor employed by the council is committing fraud, stealing from the council or involved in criminal activity please contact:
Head of Internal Audit
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Tel :020 8583 2350
Fax :020 8583 2360
The council is committed to investigating any allegation that is brought to its attention.