Is it ever OK to report anyone?

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PassingStranger · 07/04/2024 11:49

Following on from the TV licence thread is it ever OK to report for benefit fraud, car tax, TV licence, etc or does it always come back and bit you on the bum?

Would you be scared to do it?

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WhatNoRaisins · 07/04/2024 12:01

Beyond safeguarding I can't imagine why you'd even care. I'm just not that bothered by what other people do.

Sux2buthen · 07/04/2024 12:01

No way. Not for benefits etc

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PassingStranger · 07/04/2024 12:00

HelloMiss · 07/04/2024 11:55

Well by reporting it it means it's looked into

If all is fine then no worries, if not then it's dealt with

You can report anonymously

Yes, but could you even if anonymous?

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WaltzingWaters · 07/04/2024 12:00

I think it depends on the situation. Someone desperately trying to survive and put food on the table - no. People taking the piss, playing the system and going on multiple holidays/buying fancy tech (or whatever) - yes. It’ll then be looked into and if nothing wrong, it’ll be left at that.

Safeguarding concerns of any kind on the other hand should always be reported of course.

GoodnightAdeline · 07/04/2024 11:58

Yes I would because I’m a snitch who believes in fairness and paying your way in life. Only if it was the taxpayer they’re stealing from though.

HelloMiss · 07/04/2024 11:56

Depends how you look at it..

catgirl1976 · 07/04/2024 11:56

Yeah I just couldn’t bring myself to be that mean though

HelloMiss · 07/04/2024 11:55

Well by reporting it it means it's looked into

If all is fine then no worries, if not then it's dealt with

You can report anonymously

catgirl1976 · 07/04/2024 11:52

I wouldn’t do it personally I don’t think. I’d always report safeguarding concerns and things like domestic violence but TV licence and benefits…no. You never know someone’s full circumstances and I think people must be desperate so no.

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