Illegal Behaviour

kev1n3

24skins wrote:

You have missed out;

2. you are 'virtually unable' to walk [the most common way to qualify]

6. you are severely mentally impaired with severe behavioural problems and qualify for the higher care component.

it just adds to my argument the said person would still not qualify.

24skins

They may be classed as 'virtually unable to walk', the rules are not as strict as people think.

Many people with arthritis, fybromyalgia, severe asthma and even learning difficulties (at the discretion of the DWP) can apply under this criteria if they do not meet the 'unable to walk' criteria.

If these people brag that they are getting benefits they are not entitled to then it wont be long until DWP gets wind of it.

kev1n3

koalabear wrote:

I'd like the OP's view on people like me. I have been continually hounded by the compliance people. I was on IS and DLA for my child and when I started work i claimed tax credits. In that time I was investigated 4 times!

The last time was the worst, it wasn't so bad when they just knocked the door and said they've been watching me but when you get threatening letters saying they'd be more lenient if i confessed - well I was ready to confess to anything - just tell me what! I was terrified of going to prison with my kids in care.I was also called at my work and i had to find tons of bills,statements,ccard slips etc from 18 months ago,they had to know every single thing about my life.It cost £4 to post the documents and my bank charged me £5 for every monthly statement i didnt have.

Yes you do worry even if you're innocent, I couldn't eat or sleep for weeks. i know I shouldn't have been driving but I needed to go to work.My GP offered me a sick cert. as my blood pressure was through the roof but I didn't feel i could explain "IR investigation" to my gov. employers.

I dont claim benefits now, I'm lucky I dont have to pay rent so i can manage on my wage. I'd be entitled to daughters DLA and other benefits but I'd rather be poor than have this again.

I realise every case reported needs to be investigated, maybe these "anonymous" callers shouldnt be anonymous if they're so sure of their facts. It only takes 1 vindictive person causing trouble to make someone's life hell.

I'm not "trying" to be a victim, anyone faced with losing their home and family would feel threatened.

Also, if the IR compliance officers had concerns about me I would rather they just called me in and told me them.Why leave me hanging on for months wondering what was wrong? I've always been able to clear myself when confronted.

This is truly a very sad story, but only confirms my theory and original statement at the beginning of this thread. “The system is in complete disarray and needs scrapping.” Genuine people like you suffer and are bullied by the system because of abuse by greedy lazy selfish people trying to cut a good deal for themselvs. I am sorry to hear your story but would suggest you fight for your childs rights to better her and your futures.

kev1n3

24skins wrote:

They may be classed as 'virtually unable to walk', the rules are not as strict as people think.

Many people with arthritis, fybromyalgia, severe asthma and even learning difficulties (at the discretion of the DWP) can apply under this criteria if they do not meet the 'unable to walk' criteria.

If these people brag that they are getting benefits they are not entitled to then it wont be long until DWP gets wind of it.

I wouldnt call walking half a mile 'virtually unable to walk' would you?

24skins

The DWP might depending on how it affects any other medical condition they have.

kev1n3

24skins wrote:

The DWP might depending on how it affects any other medical condition they have.

but nevertheless deserves a second look

24skins

If this person is bragging that they are beating the system, then yes absolutely.

Be aware though that just because someone can walk this does not automatically bar them from the higher rate.

kev1n3

24skins wrote:

If this person is bragging that they are beating the system, then yes absolutely.

Be aware though that just because someone can walk this does not automatically bar them from the higher rate.

I have taken your advise onboard. It was the bragging.... especially when i read post like Posted by koalabear who obviously has been intimidated by some un-trained, un-careing investigator that has targets to meet.

Barcode

It's easy to carp on about benefit fraud, but it's not that easy. The stress and upset caused entirely by petty jobsworths at the council is not worth it, meanwhile, those of us who have a genuine need have to deal with one council !!!!-up after another.

The latest incident in my case has resulted in a demand for £1888 overpayment, which they are NOT going to get. I have evidence that I am in the right. Makes my blood boil when others get away with deliberate fraud, and they then take money from those of us who are already struggling.

peter999

kev1n3 wrote:

I wouldnt call walking half a mile 'virtually unable to walk' would you?

..my theory and original statement at the beginning of this thread. “The system is in complete disarray and needs scrapping.”

Why would they be bragging to you about it ??

Putting your money where your mouth is & make those accusations to their face & see what they say.
Go public & take responsibility for your accusations.

You're looking for excuses to scrap the system and support your wonderful "theory".
Tomorrow you'll have another brilliant theory & I will sort out poverty in the world.

peter999