A TOUGH line on benefit fraud has been taken by councillors in Yorkshire.
During the past few weeks, Scarborough Borough Council has successfully taken eight people to court for benefit fraud - three of whom were from the Whitby area.
Magistrates have given out sentences ranging from conditional discharges through to fines and Community Punishment Orders.
l To notify the council of a possible fraud call 0800 056 8154
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