https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/pensionfraud/Recent content in pensionfraud on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 29 Jun 2026 06:04:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-faces-calls-to-tackle-rising-pension-benefit-fraud-among-seniors/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:04:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-faces-calls-to-tackle-rising-pension-benefit-fraud-among-seniors/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under increasing pressure to address a surge in pension benefit fraud, which has reached a record high of £210 million. Recent figures reveal a worrying increase in fraudulent claims by individuals aged 65 and over, highlighting a growing challenge in safeguarding taxpayer funds. Data shows that fraudulent claims among this age group have nearly doubled in just five years, rising from £120 million to £210 million.