Fraud

Most people getting payments from Centrelink are in genuine need. However, there are people who don't provide Centrelink with the correct details of their personal circumstances (or a change in circumstances) which they are obliged to tell us. Centrelink carries out a range of regular reviews to make sure the right customer is paid the right amount.

Report a Suspected Fraud

• Fraud Tip-off Line - provide information about a suspected fraud over the telephone or online.

What is fraud?

• General Information - explains what fraud is, how it is detected and how you can help stop fraud.
• About Fraud Reporting - provides information about how to report a suspected fraud and what happens with the information after you tell Centrelink.
• Fraud Statistics - some statistics on fraud activities and reviews.
• Program Protocols - a description of each of Centrelink's data matching programs.
• Data-matching Program - report on progress 2004-2007.
• Fraud Control in Centrelink - a description of Centrelink's attitude and approach to fraud.