There are several ways DWP investigators can gather evidence on people claiming benefits
More than 20 million people across the UK are claiming State Pension or benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions to help with the additional costs of day-to-day living. However, earlier this year, the DWP shared details of a new £613 million plan to stop an estimated £4 billion being lost in fraud and error over the next five years.
The most common form of benefit fraud is when a person receives unemployment benefits while working. Another is when claimants state that they live alone, but are financially supported by a partner or spouse. Common examples of benefit fraud In each circumstance, the DWP will need evidence that shows that someone is receiving a benefit that they would not ordinarily be entitled to.
While the DWP does act on reports from the public, it also has its own sophisticated means of detecting when fraudulent activity might be taking place - which means anyone receiving benefits from the DWP could be investigated at any time - even over Christmas and New Year. Many tip-offs and reports turn out to be false, so the DWP wants to make sure that they do not waste their time on a pointless investigation.
If you are claiming unemployment benefits but are seen to attend a workplace, the DWP may talk to the owner or manager of that business to find out exactly why you are there, what work you are doing and how much you are being paid.
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