Should I report my cousin's benefit fraud?

If his MH is so poor he's attempted suicide it doesn't sound like he's particularly well...... either way evidence is needed for PIP so it sounds like he's entitled and perhaps you should keep your nose out?

You openly admit you don't know all the ins and outs of his claim or his lifestyle.

It always amazes me on these sort of threads how everyone else knows the other parties benefit/personal details in full.

The only person who truly knows all this is the claimant themselves.

How so?

Doing something that might potentially really tip someone over the edge would be something I wouldnt want to have to live with. I wouldnt get involved.

I saw something similar,
Some twat thought we should go back to the old invacar.

I’m doubting that your post is genuine, @GreatAmberSnake . As a claimant, your cousin would know that he won’t get ‘given’ a car. If you get the mobility component of PIP, you can lease a car - which you pay for out of your benefit. You get information about this ( the motability scheme) when your claim starts.

IF your post is genuine, there’s no dilemma here. You’re afraid that the repercussions of a fraud investigation will drive him to suicide, and you don’t want that on your conscience. So don’t report him. If his boasting annoys you, give him a wide berth. But again, it sounds pretty implausible that he’s boasting about making a fraudulent claim.

There are systems in place which pick up fraud, and almost everyone has to go through a review or reclaim periodically.

I suspect that this is a benefit claimants bashing thread.

This

Report. No doubts.

My advice? I'm just pointing out the bit about "getting a car" isn't simply being given a car. I'm a bit defensive of motability cars because some idiot on the daily mail was slagging off parents who have kids with add who get "free brand new cars" and should get an old banger instead

No need to seethe silently ... You could say "oh do be quiet or one day you'll brag in front of someone who will report you for fraud"

Not 1 bit.

The same Op who diesnt know how PIP works and makes no bones about disliking her cousin 🤔

I honestly don't know how people DO get it. I broke my elbow several years ago. My local hospital didn't do a very good job with it, and one arm is now almost 4 inches shorter than the other. I cannot clean properly, and fastening my bra is impossible without my kids (who won't live with me forever). PIPs answer was I could use aids. I could use a sports bra, I could hire a cleaner, I could buy an automatic car etc. I could have appealed but it was such a draining process. So as someone with a physical disability, I honestly don't know how people can fake it and get away with it.

I wouldn't report it as I'm not that bothered about what other people do, but agree it is frustrating.

And the OP says it is a claim based on lies. There is no harm in reporting a potential false claim.

I'm a believer in karma, and those who lie and cheat in life will get what they deserve one day.

Don't you believe it's op's cousin?

It really isn't - PIP not so much but housing benefit, CTR and SPD there is a lot of fraud. SPD is the most prevalent

Most claims are turned down. 53% I think.

My DH get PIP. We spend it on booze n fans n a big telly. My DH fooled the silly DWP into thinking he has an incurable MND. So easy to fake. Suckers!

Just keep your beak out and ignore.

3.6 million people in the UK receive pip. It is not "notoriously difficult" to access if 3.6 million people are managing it.

Dh's relative is also abusing the system, must've put all sorts of lies on his form to get PIP. I've just now seen a clip of him dancing away at a cruise disco. Dh who's in the top 0.1% of uk earners finds this a particularly bitter pill to swallow but won't report him.

Sick of how taxpayers Money is misappropriated when there is so much need.

@DazedDragon I don't think it's my business, how do I know how much help someone needs bathing in their own home? Unless I live in the same house and monitor their movements how can I be sure they're lying? I do not poke my nose into others financial affairs. Their loss won't be my gain.

Frankly I've better things to do with my life.

They have ALREADY assessed the claim and given him an award based on that assessment
But the Op who admits she knows nothing about PIP and doesn't like her cousin feels the rates are wrong.

Why not have the courage of your convictions and tell him you think he's a liar and a fraud next time he "brags"? Instead of anonymously and sneakily reporting your suicidal family member because you think he's lying (even though you don't know the ins and outs of his condition, his medical situation or the evidence he's been required to produce).

If you were actually concerned about fraud costing the taxpayer money, there are far far bigger fish to fry and causes that you could lend your time to. It's extremely difficult to get any kind of disability benefits, as anybody who has actually gone through the process for themselves or their children will know. If you have enough proof to be sure that you're correct and you genuinely feel you're doing the right thing, you don't need to be sneaky about it; tell your cousin and the rest of your family that you're reporting him.

Or maybe you have just swallowed all the propaganda about disabled people and benefits.

Sorry ThisOldThang I totally misread your post!