Fraud services

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Corporate Fraud team would be pleased to offer the following services. Prices are available on application. The service covers all types of non-benefit and corporate fraud. The following are some fraud risk areas of which the team have experience:

  • Council tax fraud
  • Tenancy fraud & Sub-Lett
  • Homelessness / Housing Needs / Right to Buy
  • Business Rates
  • Procurement
  • Insurance
  • Social Care payments
  • Blue Badges
  • Internal / Employee Fraud

The service will identify emerging fraud risks and develop / tailor services accordingly. All fraud referrals will be directed through SOTCC and managed accordingly including assessment, feedback to the referrer, initial action and assignment to a specific Investigation Officer. The service will maintain all statistical information related to fraud types to allow partners to meet publication requirements under the Transparency Code and other reporting requirements.