A key element of a robust tenancy fraud policy
The cost of social housing fraud exceeds £1 billion per annum. Sentinel’s Housing Data Hub helps to tackle the problem by using sophisticated data-matching technology to detect different types of fraud.
Forming an integral part of any tenancy fraud policy, Sentinel's software works by automatically highlighting data patterns and anomalies that can indicate that a tenant is either not legally entitled to occupy a property or has obtained it fraudulently.
Such anomalies include false or conflicting information or personal details, but the Hub can be set to detect other warning signs or ‘red flags’ for further investigation. These include no repairs being raised, credit or high arrears on rent, anti-social behaviour, or a high number of complaints.
Sentinel enables housing organisations to benefit from sharing information – for example with local authorities or other housing providers - for cross-checking. This process highlights where irregular or contradictory information has been given to different organisations.
Through a web-based portal, our technology can also provide a real-time check as part of an application or assessment process – another way we help housing providers to focus on supporting those in genuine need.