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awful mess

doseydots
doseydots Posts: 1 Newbie
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My brother lives with his g/f who is on ESA.He was working but just got laid off. Signed on (using her address naturally) and when he told her she went mad. Apparently she's been claiming benefit as a single woman living alone and never told the DWP he was there. Now she going mad because he has dropped her in it.
What will happen now? although right at this moment they seem to be splitting up lol

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  • happy_lass
    happy_lass Posts: 464 Forumite
    she may get called for an interview under caution, may have to go to court and will definately have to pay all the money back.
    life is what you make it, make it fun !
  • swanny65
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    If she is on contribution based ESA there is nothing wrong. However from the tone of your post and the girlfriends reaction i guess she is on means tested ESA and probably Housing Benefit as well.

    Reporting the correct facts, when he moved in, is the sensible thing to do - it may be treated as an overpayment only.
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512
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    he's better off without the scheming thieving scum.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Looks like it's been a lucky escape for him!
  • Morglin
    Morglin Posts: 15,928
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    They will want details of when he moved in with her, and if she has been overpaid, they will most probably want the money paid back over time from her benefits.

    Lin :)
    You can tell a lot about a woman by her hands..........for instance, if they are placed around your throat, she's probably slightly upset. ;)
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    If this has going on for a while and there's a lot of money involved, she could face prosecution as well.
  • Dave101t
    Dave101t Posts: 4,157 Forumite
    ha! she deserves that.
    Target Savings by end 2009: 20,000
    current savings: 20,500 (target hit yippee!)
    Debts: 8000 (student loan so doesnt count)

    new target savings by Feb 2010: 30,000
  • bestpud
    bestpud Posts: 11,048 Forumite
    She's obviously not the sharpest pencil in the box or she'd have realised he'd use that address, but I have to agree he's had a lucky escape!

    Where has all his bank statements and work related paperwork been going?
  • DaisyChainMaker
    DaisyChainMaker Posts: 176 Forumite
    oh your poor brother.. he's really having a bad time isnt he, losing his job and now his relationship (and his home) on the line. I hope he finds work again soon.
    :EasterBun

    Number 680 in 'Sealed Pot Challenge'
    Learning to budget (better late than never) :T
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