SMS to crack down on Fraud

PublicTechnology.net reports on a new SMS text service has been set up by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to try and combat the rising problems of benefit fraud in the county.

"The ‘Text a Fraud’ service has been put in place at the Fraud Investigation Unit using Dialogue’s Community Text messaging service which allows members of the general public who wish to remain anonymous to text their local authority when they suspect benefit fraud is being committed.

This new method of reporting crime, which has been in place since April, has already achieved outstanding results. The Benefit Fraud Investigations Service has seen a 10% increase in referrals over the past six months and as a result has helped identify over £435,000 of fraudulently claimed benefit."

emily | 4:24 PM | New SMS Services |
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