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Bank asking for job status?
Katykt123
Posts: 2 Newbie
Hi,
I have just been to the bank to transfer some money to someone, I was asked if I was employed and I said "yes"
But I'm currently unemployed and receiving universal credit, I said I was employed to avoid them taking my overdraft away.
My question is will I get in trouble with DWP? Can they see I said I was employed? Or is it just a customer service thing, thank you
I have just been to the bank to transfer some money to someone, I was asked if I was employed and I said "yes"
But I'm currently unemployed and receiving universal credit, I said I was employed to avoid them taking my overdraft away.
My question is will I get in trouble with DWP? Can they see I said I was employed? Or is it just a customer service thing, thank you
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Your paranoia is unfounded. 'They' (banks & DWP) don't have that sort of access to each other's systems. Big brother is not here yet.The questions that get the best answers are the questions that give most detail....0
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Well... Big Brother is here in a limited format. The "Connect" software used by HMRC seeks disparities in income. I doubt it would pick up on the issue identified in this question. It is usually things like the amount of interest paid would indicate someone in receipt of a means-tested benefit raises the question of whether they have capital in excess of the prescribed limit. PAYE data would be a further flag for an investigation.0
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Thanx for your replies0
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