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Benefit fraud is now investigated by the Single Fraud Investigation Service.

Please do not contact Charnwood Borough Council with benefit fraud enquiries as we cannot act on them, or forward your queries onto the service.

Please use the details below.

Report benefit fraud

National Benefit Fraud Hotline

Telephone: 0800 854 440

Call charges may apply for the above numbers.

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Last updated: Thu 6th June, 2024 @ 09:42