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Checks on social security benefit claims, including evidence you may need to support a claim. What to do if fraud is suspected.
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We explain how living with your partner affects your benefits and the amount of tax you have to pay. We also look at money and debts, and whether you are financially responsible for eachother.
If the council or DWP think you have lied about something to do with your benefits, they might ask you to an 'interview under caution'. We explain what this is, what can happen, and what steps you can take.
www.advicenow.org.uk/advicenow-guides/problems-with-...
If the council or DWP think you have misled them about something to do with your benefits, they might ask you to an 'interview under caution'. Explains what this is, what can happen, and what steps you can take.
Advicenow www.advicenow.org.uk
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTax...
This resource covers examples of benefit theft, overpayment of benefits and changes in circumstances. It sets out what happens after an investigation including loss of benefits.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/en/legalhelp/tele_me...
If your benefit has been overpaid you may have to pay the balance back. There are different rules on whether you have to repay an overpayment, depending which benefit has been overpaid.
Community Legal Advice www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/
www.covlaw.org.uk/welfare/leaflets/leaflet13.html
What to do if you have been overpaid benefit. Do you have to pay it back? Information about appeals and penalties .
Coventry Law Centre www.covlaw.org.uk
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