1. Could you please confirm the number of instances in the last 10 years where a fraudulent claim for a business rates refund has been made? 2. Could you please confirm the number of instances where a refund has been paid to an incorrect entity due to a fraudulent claim? 3. Could you please confirm the total value (£) over the last 10 years where a Ratepayer has had to be compensated due to a fraudulent claim for a business rates refund? 4. The total value of credits held on business rates accounts within the billing authority as of today's date.

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