There are no exceptions. People who knowingly withhold information or deliberately fail to report a change in their circumstances are benefit thieves.
People can commit benefit fraud in a number of ways. Here are some examples of how people break the law:
Benefit theft includes:
- not telling us that they are married or that they are separated
- not telling us about any property they might own
- not telling us that they are now living with a partner
- not telling us that they are receiving other benefits
- not telling us about any savings they have
- claiming for children who have left home
- not telling us that they have started work, or about any earnings
- not telling us that they have inherited money
- not telling us that they are going abroad, living abroad, or have changed address.
Do you suspect someone you know is claiming benefits fraudulently?
If you do, please let us know as much information as possible. Any information that you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and you do not have to provide your personal details.
If you choose to leave your personal details we will keep the information confidential. We may contact you to ask for further information or to clarify any points.
Contact us on our Fraud Hotline:
Freephone 0800 3164150
Email us at:
Write to us at:
Benefit Enquiry Team
Monmouthshire County Council
County Hall
Cwmbran
NP44 2XH
If you'd like to find out more about benefit fraud you can speak to a member of the Monmouthshire County Council Benefit Fraud team on 01633 644107.