Beware of council house scammers

We only ever allocate homes according to our policy. Every application goes through a series of checks to make sure it is valid and correctly prioritised. If anyone ever approaches you asking for money to get a council home, it is a scam.

Council officers would never ask for money to deal with housing applications.

What you can do

• Never hand over money if approached by someone 'claiming' to be a council officer, or claiming to be able to affect your housing application.
• If you see an online post that makes such claims report it to us immediately. Get a screenshot if possible. Do not contact the person.
• If you are ever approached in person in and around the town hall, report it to the council’s Facilities Management staff immediately.
• Report scammers approaching you or requests for money to the police (call 999 in an emergency).

Contact

If you have concerns or would like to report a scammer approaching you, contact the fraud reporting hotline

Tel: 0800 528 0294

Email: socialhousingfraud@towerhamlets.gov.uk