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LadyMorticia

No_name wrote: »

She claims for depression which she does not have. She is a fraudster who i am sure is coaching her son for when he has to go for medicals to do with adhd.

It always seems to be mental health issues which fraudsters claim for. It really does make it harder for those with genuine mental health issues to get help and what they are entitled to for fear of being branded a fraudster too.

I really don't think she is setting a good example to her son, as many children learn how to behave from their home environment and your OH isn't setting a good example - not by far.

I'm not sure what to say advice wise as I have never been in the same situation as you, but there are loads of lovely people who frequent this board who I am sure will be able to help.

xx

mitchaa

The best thing you can do is report her. (For her own good, she sounds like scrounging scum to me)

I find it highly unlikely that you will be prosecuted.

She's not the only 1 at it, its rife and a lot of people think its normal:rolleyes: Self respect at the end of the day. What has she achieved in life, sod all. Just a waste of space and a burden on the honest taxpayer.

Its this kind of example that gives single mothers the scroungers stereotype.

Get out whilst you can, if it comes to it, fight her in the courts for your child/children. She after all has mental health issues which will go in your favour

Get out now though and report her

dmg24

mitchaa wrote: »

I find it highly unlikely that you will be prosecuted.

The OP has knowingly had fraudulent income coming into his household for nine years. He will have benefitted from this money. It would take incredibly strong mitigating circumstances for him not to be prosecuted.

At current rates, the fraud described equates to approx £150,000.

Sorry OP, but realistically this does not look good x

mitchaa

dmg24 wrote: »

The OP has knowingly had fraudulent income coming into his household for nine years. He will have benefitted from this money. It would take incredibly strong mitigating circumstances for him not to be prosecuted.

At current rates, the fraud described equates to approx £150,000.

Sorry OP, but realistically this does not look good x

If he doesn't report her this will continue. I think you should be encouraging the O.P to do the right thing, not put him off by telling him he's in trouble. (You dont know that)

He could plead that he was not aware of fraudulent activity, it would be upto the police to prove that he was aware hence why i find it highly unlikely.

There was a recent case of an Aberdeen man claiming CTC for 36, yes 36 children. (He only had 2)

His wife was not prosecuted even though they lived together.

He was sentenced to 13mths jail.

dmg24

mitchaa wrote: »

If he doesn't report her this will continue. I think you should be encouraging the O.P to do the right thing, not put him off by telling him he's in trouble. (You dont know that)

He could plead that he was not aware of fraudulent activity, it would be upto the police to prove that he was aware hence why i find it highly unlikely.

There was a recent case of an Aberdeen man claiming CTC for 36, yes 36 children. (He only had 2)

His wife was not prosecuted even though they lived together.

He was sentenced to 13mths jail.

The OP has been told (and agrees) that he needs to take legal advice. He is well aware of how serious his situation is.

Conor_3

If I were him, I'd run for the hills. She sounds like a right cow and to stay there for the kids is just plain wrong.

Leigh73

Hiya 'No Name',

I've just read your post and the replies, and I'd like to say I'm sorry to hear that you're going through the mill.

Please excuse me for being blunt, but the woman in question sounds like a very cruel and calculating person indeed.

You on the other hand sound like a lovely, intelligent bloke, who can and WILL be able to sort this out!

Personally, (and I speak from personal experience of a similar situation) with the right legal support behind you, I'd bite the bullet and 'fess up', as at the end of the day, honesty can be disarming, and I think the powers at be will see how trapped you became, in the situation which you described.

I'd echo the advice in making a clean break, and doing the right thing (whatever you decide that to be), but with the professional help of a solicitor and via the CAB.

The CAB / solicitor will be able to best advise you, as to how you'd go about reporting her (if that's what you decide) and I'm sure they'd also be able to point you in the right direction (G.P / support groups in your area?) regarding getting some support with the MS, to put your mind at rest on that score.

'No Name', you're going to be OK, as you're obviously intelligent, and you have your self - respect. Just follow your gut instinct, take a leap of faith, be sure to enlist the professional support and get out of there!

One step at a time and all that..

Good Luck in whatever you decide,

Take Care of yourself and your son,

All the Best,

Leigh x