A full range of penalities
We’re targeting benefit thieves with a full range of penalties
Benefit thieves – we’re closing in. And when we catch you, you face:
- having to pay all the money back and sometimes more than you stole
- prosecution
- a criminal record
- a fine
- having your home and possessions taken away
- and even a prison sentence.
Once we have completed all our investigations you will be asked to attend a taped interview under caution. And the stigma of benefit fraud is not something you can keep to yourself. There’s no hiding the shame from your family, your friends or your neighbours.