How to report an immigration or border crime
What to do in an emergency:
If a crime is happening right now or you are in immediate danger, call 999.
What to do if you suspect an immigration crime
Contact the Home Office if you think someone is:
- living or working in the UK illegally
- employing someone who is not allowed to work in the UK
- involved in smuggling
- involved in illegal immigration
- involved in an illegal ‘sham’ marriage
You can submit information anonymously or give your name and address.
Reporting online
Reporting by phone
- Immigration Enforcement hotline: 0300 123 7000
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
- Customs hotline: 0800 595 000
- Anti-Terrorist hotline: 0800 789 321
What to do if you suspect exploitation, abuse or modern slavery
If someone is at risk, you can:
- report a child or adult safeguarding concern (opens in new tab) to the Walsall Safeguarding Partnership
- report modern slavery via GOV.UK (opens in new tab)
- report modern slavery online (opens in new tab) or call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 (you can do this if you’re a victim or if you’re reporting someone else)
- call 101 (textphone 18001 101) to report non-emergency concerns to the police
- report information anonymously to Crimestoppers (opens in new tab)
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