‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

Have your say on the future of councils in Essex.  Councils across Greater Essex are seeking public input on plans to replace the current Local Authority structure with fewer, larger unitary councils. 

Have your say in the consultation here

Reporting fraud and other economic crime

Fraud and other economic crimes – such as theft, bribery, corruption and money laundering – cost the UK taxpayer billions of pounds each year.

If you suspect someone is committing fraud, report it.

Benefit fraud

Benefit fraud cases are investigated by the government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Contact the DWP if you suspect someone is committing benefit fraud:

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - benefit fraud

: 0800 854 440 - National Benefit Fraud helpline

GOV.UK: Report benefit fraud

Other types of fraud

There are several types of fraud and economic crime that affect council services. You should let us know if you suspect someone is committing any of the following:

  • housing tenancy fraud
  • council tax fraud
  • business rates fraud
  • Blue Badge fraud for disabled parking
  • social care fraud
  • insurance fraud
  • council employee and contractor fraud, bribery or corruption
  • money laundering

We take action against anyone who commits these types of crime against us.

Report anonymously

Report fraud – other than benefit fraud

Other contact methods

Write: Counter fraud and investigation, PO Box 1, Thurrock Council, New Road, Grays, RM17 6LT

Tel: 03000 999 111

EMail: reportfraud@castlepoint.gov.uk

Any report of fraud or economic crime against us will be taken extremely seriously.

 

Scams

You should always be alert for scams and attempted fraud. This might appear as:

  • a text message from someone pretending to be the Council or other organisation
  • an email appearing to be from the Council or an authority figure
  • a letter appearing to be from the Council or other organisation

These scams will usually ask you to click a link or contain a warning or threat designed to pressure you to complete an action for the scammer.

If you've been sent something by someone claiming to be Castle Point Borough Council or not you're unsure whether something is legitimate, please Contact us with details of where the message came from and any screenshots or photos if possible.

  1. Action we can take

  2. Types of fraud and economic crime