DWP fraud
DWP bank checks warning as wrong people could be targeted
DWP plans to check benefit claimants’ bank accounts in cases of suspected fraud risk targeting the wrong people, an expert has cautioned. The...
New DWP warning for Brits on state pension, PIP and Universal Credit and more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a new warning to benefit claimants to be aware of fraudsters attempting to steal...
New DWP powers to 'monitor bank accounts' explained in full
MPs have clarified misunderstandings following fears that new legislation would grant the DWP invasive powers to scrutinise claimant bank accounts. Earlier in the...
DWP issues update after PIP fraudulent claims scrutiny
The DWP has issued an update on how PIP (Personal Independence Payment) claims are reviewed after a query about fraudulent claims for the...
DWP to take money directly from personal bank accounts – here’s why
The Department for Work and Pensions will be given new powers to take money directly out of people’s bank accounts. The new measures...
DWP benefit blunder sees hundreds overpaid £20,000 and allowed to keep it
More than 500 people received £20,000 or more in benefits overpayments last year and were allowed to keep the money, new figures show....
DWP state pension action demanded as vulnerable elderly people lose £1.3m a day
More than £2 billion has been stolen from pensioners by fraudsters since 2020, it has been revealed. The figure equates to an average...
