Benefit fraud
Explains what fraud is, the rules the DWP follows when someone is suspected of benefit fraud, and what to do if you are accused of having committed benefit fraud.
Brief information about what happens if you're suspected of benefit fraud.
Explains which benefits can be reduced or stopped and how long for, if someone is convicted of benefit fraud.
If the office which pays your benefits suspects you of giving them wrong or misleading information to do with your benefits, they may investigate you for fraud. If the investigators find enough evidence to suggest you may have committed fraud, you could be prosecuted and you may have to pay back any benefit you have been overpaid. This page tells you more about benefit fraud and what to do if you’re suspected of it
How to deal with the interview request and how to find more information and advice about the interview.
You may have been contacted by your benefit office because they think you are being paid more benefit than you should be getting. This page tells you more about benefit overpayments and what to do if this may have happened.
Advice about what happens at a benefit fraud interview, as well as after the interview. Explains where to go for more help and information.
Information on getting free or cheaper legal advice and help.
