I Lied About Having a Maths GCSE on My Universal Credit CV – Am I Committing Fraud? Sunday, November 23, 2025 universalcredit dwp cv fraud gcse benefits jobsearch qualifications reddit advice A claimant receiving Universal Credit recently shared their concern about having lied on their CV by claiming they had a maths GCSE qualification. They admitted to doing this in hopes it would improve their job prospects but … Read More
DWP Benefits Claimants at Risk of Being Wrongly Flagged in Bank Account Checks Thursday, November 20, 2025 dwp benefits fraud universalcredit esa pensioncredit bankaccount overpayments data verification People receiving certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits face the risk of being wrongly flagged during new bank account checks introduced as part of anti-fraud efforts. Martin Hartley, group Chief Commercial … Read More
DWP Confirms No Changes to Motability Scheme Eligibility for Personal Independence Payment Thursday, November 20, 2025 dwp motability pip disability benefits employment neurodiversity assessment review fraud The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that there will be no immediate changes to the eligibility criteria for the Motability Scheme as part of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This assurance was … Read More
Bilston Mum's Nightmare After Cowboy Builder Leaves Ceiling Leaking and Project Unfinished Sunday, November 16, 2025 bilston builder renovation scam disability homeimprovement construction fraud legal compensation Verona Langston, a 62-year-old Bilston mum, has endured a relentless ‘daily hell’ after hiring cowboy builder Neil Parker to convert an extension into a downstairs bedroom and shower room. Commissioned in April … Read More
Lidl Shoppers Warned of Fake Ads Scamming Brits Out of £200 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 lidl scam fraud adverts covid socialmedia cybersecurity ukfinance purchasescams warning UK households are being targeted by a new wave of scams involving fake Lidl adverts that lure shoppers with deals on coffee machines, electric bikes, and other high-value items. These adverts direct people to fraudulent … Read More
Households expecting £300 Winter Fuel Payment warned of scam risks Tuesday, November 11, 2025 winterfuelpayment dwp scam pensioners hmrc fraud coldweather security government payments As the colder months approach, nearly nine million households in England and Wales are preparing to receive the Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 for the 2025/26 season. These payments will begin rolling out from mid-November … Read More