Possible Benefit Fraud

FluffyDuck3

blondebubbles wrote: »

Speaking as a civil servant, I know no civil servants who get dental care, medical insurance or any other benefits in kind.

I get no "perks". Overtime is extremely rare, not that I would do it, as are bonuses.

The civil servants I've known didn't get paid for overtime. They got time off in lieu instead.

anmarj

I work for the civil service too, I don't get dental care or medical insurance in fact I have to pay for it, like any other person does. I have flexi and we do overtime (although that has been cut for budget reasons). I have been there 12 + years, not made it off the bottom scale either despite being well thought of and most [STRIKE]knowledgeable [/STRIKE] experienced person there and they don't want to promote me either. Not really sure why I am in the job

BillJones

K0SS wrote: »

So, I'm confused is there any benefit? I find it hard to accept that civil servants get zero benefits, even burger flippers at Mcdonald's after 4 years get medical perks. So what motivates you?

Public service, giving something back to society.

I was happy working on £12k per year as a civil servant, but left as soon as my agency was privatized, as I had no interest selling my labour as cheaply for a PLC.

Once I wasn't working for the public good, I wandered off to work towards riches in the city.

MidnightHour

How does OP know that the housing officer has spoken to her? this is information that should be private under the data protection act.

Curtain twitchers need to get a life, she could be a home help or a relative going round to clean up, a million reasons.

Why do you hope she goes to court? what has it got to do with you?

Stalking much?

dippy3103

K0SS wrote: »

So, I'm confused is there any benefit? I find it hard to accept that civil servants get zero benefits, even burger flippers at Mcdonald's after 4 years get medical perks. So what motivates you?

Sorry to disappoint you but no medical cover. I believe I can get a staff discount on membership of our leisure centres but that's about it,


I do my job as it's varied and interesting. I investigate anything from a part time job, undeclared property, identity frauds and just about anything else you care to mention. I also very strongly believe that benefits are there to assist those in genuine need and the greedy should not be creaming off on the back of others hard work.
Benefit fraud (as in deliberate fraud not error) is motivated by various things- greed to desperation included. If I'm honest some of the people I have dealt with have been in terrible situations- some I have cried over. I pride myself on treating people well and with respect.

I know many people hate what I do. But someone has to and I try to do it with compassion where needed.

dippy3103

K0SS wrote: »

I'd hate such a job, I don't even get out of bed for such a job.:eek: I am motivated by money and free gifts.

Each to his own

sh1981

slenderkitten wrote: »

I know of a man in his late 40's who lives in a council flat and has been there for many years, its been discovered recently that a woman has been living with him in secret.

He doesn't work and claims the usual benefits, but they suspect that she does and comes out of the flat at night, they are now being investigated. Just out of interest, what are the rules to claiming benefit for a 1 bed flat by yourself in relation to an undeclared partner possibly working.

Thanks

Are 'they' that you mention in fact 'you'? What are the 'usual benefits' by the way? Someone on benefits has every right to have a guest. Someone living even for upto a month or so cannot be classed as 'living there' or 'living together', it might be a guest. Are you the neighborhood watch?

Fraise

slenderkitten wrote: »

I know of a man in his late 40's who lives in a council flat and has been there for many years, its been discovered recently that a woman has been living with him in secret.

He doesn't work and claims the usual benefits, but they suspect that she does and comes out of the flat at night, they are now being investigated. Just out of interest, what are the rules to claiming benefit for a 1 bed flat by yourself in relation to an undeclared partner possibly working.

Thanks

I have no clue of the rules or regulations, but to my mind, even if this man has a girlfriend living with him and even if she's working, why should his personal benefits be stopped? How do you know she is supporting him? She may not be contributing a penny. She may not even be his girlfriend, she might be a friend or relative.

Why don't you ask him if you're concerned about it?