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17. Fraud

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17. Fraud
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17.1 Blue Badge fraud usually takes two forms. This is either the misuse of valid badges by friends and family members not permitted to use the badge, or by drivers using lost, stolen or counterfeit badges. In all instances, the illegal use of Blue Badges constitutes a criminal offence. Staffordshire County Council are determined to stamp out Blue Badge fraud and will aim to prosecute abusers. A successful prosecution will result in a criminal record and a hefty fine (which could be over £1000).

17.2 Suspected Blue Badge fraud must be reported to the Staffordshire Counter Fraud Partnership, who since 2019 have combined resources, aimed at tackling fraud across local authority boundaries. All reports will be treated with confidence. Fraud can be reported in one of the following ways.

Telephone: 0800 854 440

Email: fraud@staffordshire.gov.uk

Report fraud online: https://www.stoke.gov.uk/fraud

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