What is fraud?
Fraud can involve:
- Providing false information and/or false documents
- Failing to declare true circumstances to mislead the Council
- Failing to report changes in circumstances to continue to receive discounts, exemptions, goods and services that the person is not entitled to
What types of fraud do we investigate?
We have a dedicated investigator to ensure that we protect the public purse. We will look into all cases of fraud reported to us.
These include:
Business Rates (National non-domestic rates)
Business Rate fraud can be:
- Falsely claiming mandatory or discretionary rate relief or empty property exemption.
- Failure to declare occupancy of a property.
- Falsely using insolvency status with the intent to evade payment.
- Not disclosing relevant information, such as the size of the company, to gain rate relief.
Any other fraud involving Council services
If you suspect anyone of committing fraud against any area of the Council, please let us know.
How can I report fraud?
We rely on members of the public reporting their concerns to us. Your knowledge and information is vital.
If you suspect anybody of committing fraud please tell us, all information is treated in the strictest of confidence and you can remain anonymous.
Email: investigations@erewash.gov.uk or telephone: 0115 9071045
For information on how to report other fraud please visit Report benefit fraud - gov.uk