We’re closing in
on benefit thieves – wherever they are
The
British Government takes benefit theft seriously. There is no hiding
place for anyone who thinks they can get away with stealing taxpayers’ money
because they are abroad.
We’re closing in by …
- Tracking down benefit thieves wherever they are
- Working closely with authorities abroad to identify benefit fraudsters
- Following up calls to our new UK Benefit Fraud Hotline in Spain
In 2007-2008 benefit thieves going abroad stole an estimated £93 million from public funds – that means British taxpayers are financing the fraudsters’ overseas lifestyle.
If you know anyone who is stealing benefits, we want to hear about them
The new UK Benefit Fraud Hotline in Spain now makes it easier to report benefit thieves on 900 554 440. Lines are open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Your call is free and confidential.
If your circumstances have changed
Remember – if you are in receipt of benefits, it’s an offence not to tell us if your circumstances change, for example:
- you are going or living abroad
- you get married, or if you separate, divorce or are widowed
- you start work, increase your earnings or your savings?
If you don’t tell us it could mean prosecution, imprisonment and even
the confiscation of your home and possessions.
For more details visit the benefit
theft website.