Fraud
Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: 'PIP fraud is a non-issue'
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Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: 'PIP fraud is a non-issue'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new statistics showing that fraud in the disability benefits system is a 'non-issue'
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 'agents' to investigate universal credit claimants
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DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 'agents' to investigate universal credit claimants
DWP should keep targeting benefit fraud gangs – not disabled people and carers, campaigners say
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DWP should keep targeting benefit fraud gangs – not disabled people and carers, campaigners say
DWP recruiting 'covert surveillance officers' to snoop on benefit claimants: 'I fear for the future'
DWP recruiting 'covert surveillance officers' to snoop on benefit claimants: 'I fear for the future'
Everything you need to know about UK's shameful Post Office scandal
Everything you need to know about UK's shameful Post Office scandal
Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It's a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
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Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It's a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
Government accused of 'complacent disregard' for taxpayers' money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
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Government accused of 'complacent disregard' for taxpayers' money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
Minister quits over Covid fraud ‘failure’ - here’s how that money could be spent
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Minister quits over Covid fraud ‘failure’ - here’s how that money could be spent
'Imposter firms' are posing as financial support. Here's how to spot them.
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'Imposter firms' are posing as financial support. Here's how to spot them.
Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
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Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
Consumers urged to watch out for 'phantom goods' scams
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