Beware fraudulent tax credit claims

NCMA has been made aware by a number of childminders that people are posing as potential clients, visiting childminders and obtaining their Ofsted registration number.

 

Once they have this information they then claim tax credits for a formal childcare placement that they do not actually use.

 

The government has a number to call if you suspect you might have been a victim of a fraudulent tax credit claim. Call the National Benefit Fraud Hotline (NFBH) on 0800 854440.

 

If you have speech or hearing problems you can use a text phone service on 0800 328 0512.

 

The Welsh National Benefit Fraud Hotline is on 0800 678 3722. 

 

The government’s Direct.Gov website also has further information about tax credit fraud.

 

Page last updated: 10/1/2010