Benefit fraud

Last updated on: 14-January-2020

2. Types of benefit fraud

Benefit fraud can be committed because:

• You've failed to tell us you're working
• You've failed to declare other benefits or occupational pensions
• You're claiming benefit for addresses you don't live at
• You're claiming benefit for houses you own
• You've failed to tell us you own other properties or land
• You've failed to tell us of savings and bank accounts you have
• You've failed to tell us about partners or other people living in your home
• You're claiming benefits when living abroad

• Overview
• Types of benefit fraud
• What can happen if you’re found out?