The line can also be used for 'whistle-blowing', in the event of concern about the actions of a council employee or a Councillor.

Please contact us on 0800 7811355. State as much information as you can about the Fraudsters like their name, address, what they are doing and anything else you think we should know, to enable us with our enquiries it is preferable if you leave your contact details, you can stay anonymous if you so wish.

In the financial year 2005 to 2006 the Fraud Section has proven Benefit Fraud in excess of £185,000 all of this money will be recovered regardless of any prosecution decisions.

Sentences have ranged from Conditional Discharge to 21 Months imprisonment.

Many of these prosecutions are as a direct result of information provided by residents of the Braintree District Council area. Please continue to help us stop these people stealing our money. Please continue to help us stop these people stealing our money.

Any information provided will be kept in strictest confidence

We will not reply to you unless you wish us to do so, and your personal email details will be deleted.

Thankyou for your continuing support.

If you have any information that you think may be useful please either telephone us or e-mail by using the links below.

- Benefit Fraud,

or

- Any Other Fraud.