A comprehensive policy, approved by councillors, ensures that fraud has a high profile in Gloucester. We have an Investigations Team, of professionally trained and accredited fraud officers. There are also stringent checking and verification processes for the assessment of claims, so that potential fraud can be identified at an early stage.
Benefit fraud costs everybody money. The government estimates that up to £2 billion pounds is lost to benefit fraud each year. This means that £80 of the money tax payer's pay goes directly to those who commit fraud, when it should be going to families and individuals who really need it.
If we can uncover fraud and stop people who might be thinking of committing fraud, we can make sure that your money is spent effectively on those who need support. This is why with your help, Gloucester City Council is committed to stamping out fraud.
Last Modified: Friday 09 September 2011