Omicron Grant fraud prevention
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Sharing your data with fraud prevention agencies
Personal information provided to claim Business Grant payments may be shared with fraud prevention agencies to prevent fraud and money laundering, and to verify people’s identity.
If fraud is detected, you could be refused certain services, finance or employment.
What happens if fraud is detected
You may face prosecution if you have manipulated or falsified your position in order to obtain these payments, including failure to close your business which puts others at risk.
Any payment made as a result of fraud may be subject to claw back, as may any grants paid in error.
The government is supporting local councils to make the necessary checks to ensure payments can be verified and have been made correctly.