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Housing fraud ... It's really not on now!!!

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 25 March 2013 at 5:25PM
    My motive is no way revenge against an ex but the thought of a single Mum or a family stuck in a cockroach / bed bug ridden room in a B&B possibly getting the flat they were waiting for out of this! :j:j:j

    And that brings me something called JOY!!!!!!!!!
  • serenity2012
    serenity2012 Posts: 2,175 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Report them to your local council and to the police. You're as guilty as they are if you sit back and do nothing. Hope they lock them up and then when they've done time kick them out of the country.
    August-September 2017: Lots of stuff :)
    :beer::beer::)
  • paddedjohn
    paddedjohn Posts: 7,512 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    cazzap06 wrote: »
    My motive is no way revenge against an ex but the thought of a single Mum or a family stuck in a cockroach / bed bug ridden room in a B&B possibly getting the flat they were waiting for out of this! :j:j:j

    And that brings me something called JOY!!!!!!!!!


    Well the sooner you get off your ar4e and report them the sooner these familys will be out of the cockroach infested places they are stuck in now, the balls in your court.
    Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.
  • bestpud
    bestpud Posts: 11,048 Forumite
    paddedjohn wrote: »
    Well the sooner you get off your ar4e and report them the sooner these familys will be out of the cockroach infested places they are stuck in now, the balls in your court.

    Exactly!

    You've made up your mind by the look of it, OP, so what is this post about?

    Validation or just a big wind up?

    If it's validation, then yes, you're a very good citizen - have a virtual pat on the back.

    Now get reporting! :D
  • drc
    drc Posts: 2,057 Forumite
    There should be no ifs or buts, just do it. Contact housing benefit fraud department and your local council. You can do it all anonymously. Give them as much detail as possible and obviously don't mention to your ex or the other guy that you have done this.

    It is a no-brainer that not only is this a crime but it is depriving taxpayers of money and depriving the homeless of desperately needed accommodation. And who cares where they are from. If they are committing a crime in the UK when they have no legal right to even be here then they are risking being deported, so they are stupid to boot.
  • MissMoneypenny
    MissMoneypenny Posts: 5,324 Forumite
    edited 28 March 2013 at 12:02AM
    Just report it to crimestoppers and let them sort it. Then the police, courts and the UK Border Agency will deal with them.


    Crimestoppers is here for you anytime of the day or night.


    You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111. Talking to one of our advisors helps you provide the full picture and makes sure the best use can be made of your information.


    Or report online

    https://secure.crimestoppers-uk.org/ams.form.anonymous.asp
    RENTING? Have you checked to see that your landlord has permission from their mortgage lender to rent the property? If not, you could be thrown out with very little notice.
    Read the sticky on the House Buying, Renting & Selling board.


  • Whilst I agree that what is happening should be reported I question why you came on here to vent your views. I would prefer to remain totally anonymous and just report it. Your pat on the back will come when the ring is busted and you're safe. Report it but keep your distance and anonymity.
    Always looking for a bargain :j
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