Would you report someone for benefit fraud?

going_nowhere_fast

If you knew they were a two parent family but claiming to be a single parent so they get enough benefits not to work?

Is there anyway that the person can find out it is you that reported them?

mum2one

they wouldn't be told who it was that called in, you ring, give details and wait for it to blow up.

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FBaby

I would if I had evidence. I am almost certain that is exactly what my neighbour is doing as there is a lot of facts that leads to it, but, I am not 100% certain and on this basis, I won't until I do.

BillJones

going_nowhere_fast wrote: »

If you knew they were a two parent family but claiming to be a single parent so they get enough benefits not to work?

Is there anyway that the person can find out it is you that reported them?

Yes, I would, and it is unequivocally the right thing to do.

And no, they can't find out who made the report.

evenasus

Would you report someone for benefit fraud?

I most certainly would.

If there were less fraudulent claims, there would be more money for the genuine ones.

MissMoneypenny

If you suspect they are, then report them. The revelvant authoirty will investigate whether they are a benefit thief.

You can report them online or by phone and you don't have to leave your details.
http://campaigns.dwp.gov.uk/campaigns/benefit-thieves/benefit-theft.asp

MissMoneypenny

evenasus wrote: »

I most certainly would.

If there were less fraudulent claims, there would be more money for the genuine ones.

Especailly now the cap on the annual welfare bill, is due to come in.

northerntwo1

Yes I would report without a doubt.

fluffymovie

Just to say, I work in Benefits and am married to a Benefit Fraud Investigator. He says that it's sometimes harder to prove a case when it's an anonymous allegation but that shoudln't stop anyone from reporting suspected fraud.

FBaby, just to say that if you are able to give details of what you suspect, they will always do some background investigation before even contacting the customer so if there is no case, it wouldn't go anywhere anyway.

lawrie28

Yes, I have done in the past.

Viberduo

Its tough depending on the situation i.e someone just wants as much money as possible to live a good life or someone who is struggling i.e someone with social issues and low self esteem is told if they get a partner they would lose money would mean they basically rot away afraid of human contact then I wouldnt report them if they got a partner, if someone who has a low income meets someone but struggles to make ends meet I generally wouldnt report if they got a partner within reason

Then again it also is a little different if they have a partner then claim benefits as a single parent and they are not already claiming then get a partner.