UK's DWP issues fraud warnings to benefit claimants, plans to access bank data to identify overpayments.
The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) warns benefit claimants of potential investigations for fraud, which costs the government billions annually. Claimants under suspicion may receive notification letters, face temporary benefit halts, and be required to provide documentation or attend interviews. New legislation will enable the DWP to access bank data to identify overpayments. In 2024, 3.7% of benefit expenditure was attributed to fraud and error, amounting to £9.7 billion.
October 14, 2024
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