You can help reduce fraud by reporting any suspected fraud concerns you have. 

Report benefit fraud

If you think someone is claiming benefits they’re not entitled to – for example Universal Credit, PIPS, Housing Benefit or Job Seeker's Allowance – then you need to report this to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

GOV.UK: Report benefit fraud (external link)

Suspected criminal activities

If you suspect possible criminal behaviour – for example drug use or dealing – in your area, you can report this to the police.

North Wales Police: Report criminal behaviour (external link)

Report fraud against Wrexham Council

You can help us by reporting any concerns you have about suspected fraud against Wrexham Council. You can use this online form  to report concerns relating to:

  • Blue Badges
  • Business rates 
  • Contracts with the council
  • Council tax reduction / single person discount 
  • False insurance claims
  • Grant funding
  • Housing tenancy fraud 
  • Payments to suppliers
  • Social Care, including direct payments
  • Suspected fraud involving a council employee

Allegations are reported anonymously. Please do not provide your personal details. We are unable to provide progress updates or outcomes of any investigation for reasons of confidentiality.