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Working together to protect homes and communities, collaboration is our strongest defence against tenancy fraud Before fraud prevention: Homes unlawfully occupied Families left waiting Public money wasted After fraud prevention: £42,000 saved  nationally per fraud detected Hundreds of homes reclaimed  each year across the UK Families in genuine need rehoused faster These outcomes are only possible through strong collaboration  between: Local authorities  sharing intelligence

Every home counts, fight tenancy fraud Over 1,000 social homes  are illegally advertised online each year, costing the public £20 million annually . Across the UK, recovered homes save taxpayers an average of £42,000 each —but we can only achieve this through collaboration and awareness. The Tenancy Fraud Forum offers a range of resources to help housing professionals and local authorities tackle fraud effectively: ✅  Training sessions  for investigators, housing officers and

Fraudsters adapt—so must our defences Tenancy fraud continues to drain public resources and deny homes to those in genuine need. With £42,000 saved per case  and 50,000 homes lost , the stakes are too high to ignore. Here are five practical tips  to strengthen your approach: Verify tenant information thoroughly - Use robust checks at application and review stages to prevent false claims. Educate staff and tenants - Awareness is key—training frontline teams and informing tena

Tenancy fraud doesn’t just steal homes, it steals from entire communities Tenancy fraud is the second-biggest fraud risk  facing local government. It includes false applications, unlawful succession, and unauthorised assignments, each one denying a home to someone in genuine need. The consequences are staggering: £42,000  average saving per tenancy fraud detected £1 billion  annual cost to London alone 50,000 homes  lost to tenancy fraud nationally Councils spend hundreds of

Every stolen tenancy is a stolen opportunity for a family in need With around 1.3 million households  waiting for social housing and over 120,000 families living in temporary accommodation, the impact of tenancy fraud is more than just financial, it’s deeply personal. Tenancy fraud is the second-largest cause of local government fraud losses  in the UK. Yet, detection rates have declined over the last decade due to funding cuts and reduced investigative capacity. 🔍  Case St