Report Council Tax support or discount fraud

We are committed to protecting public funds from fraud. We have a dedicated fraud team that uses a variety of methods to detect and investigate fraud, including data matching, spot checks, and investigations. We also work with other government agencies and law enforcement to share information and collaborate on investigations. We are committed to bringing fraudsters to justice and protecting public funds.

Runnymede Borough Council tackles Council Tax Support and discount fraud in a number of ways including

• Gathering evidence
  We will never ask for more evidence than we need to decide if someone is entitled to support or a discount. If you are asked to provide necessary evidence, please send it to us within one month
• Data matching
  Runnymede Borough Council matches its own data with data from other government agencies, such as the Department for Work and Pensions, to identify potential fraudsters through the National Fraud Initiative

National Fraud Initiative

• Spot checks
  The Council conducts spot checks on Council Tax Support and discount claims to verify the information provided by claimants.
• Investigations
  The Council investigates any suspected fraud cases thoroughly.
• Prosecutions
  The Council prosecutes fraudsters where appropriate.
• Education and prevention
  The Council works to educate people about Council Tax Support and discount fraud and to prevent people from committing fraud in the first place.