Fraud / Whistleblowing Reporting

The form below can be used to report suspicions of fraud, theft or corruption, and also whistleblowing concerns in line with the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy.

If your concern relates only to Benefits Fraud, please note that there are other more direct channels available - either call the national hotline on 0800 854 440 or contact the government department responsible via www.gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud/

The Council's Whistleblowing Policy covers disclosures and allegations of serious wrongdoing within the Council, including schools if they are part of the Council. These types of report are handled in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. A copy of the policy is available on www.dudley.gov.uk/fraud

As much detail as possible should be included in the form below. Please include the Information listed below where appropriate:

• Name (unless you wish to remain anonymous)
• Contact details (unless you wish to remain anonymous)
• If you work for Dudley MBC or a Dudley School - where do you work
• Description of what has happened and who is involved. This could include:
  • Names and Address(es) of those involved
  • Important dates
  • Details of the suspected wrongdoing
  • Where the incident(s) took place
  • Where the individual(s) work
  • Description of any vehicles involved - make, model, registration number

All information provided will be kept on a confidential basis.

All referrals will be considered and investigated where appropriate. Therefore, it is important that you include as many details as you have regarding the suspected wrongdoing.