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How to actually get authorities to take action on benefit frauds

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Hattieandcake · 23/01/2026 21:49

Examples reported and nothing done -

  • someone taking cash in hand for dogs - evidence sent online of cash only sales and also including social media showing lifestyle and purchase
  • someone who is lying that they are single having a partner living at their government address with ring footage available that they live their permanently - also taking cash in hand jobs - evident on footage
  • someone putting their SAHM wife on payroll to reduce income claimed - no work done for the business

These are only 2 of many and nothing is done, I am sick to death of it.

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TheFormidableMrsC · 23/01/2026 22:33

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 23/01/2026 21:55

It is her business.

She is paying for it.

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Me too. I also know that the examples she gives are not examples of benefit fraud. She’s reporting her ring camera evidence. Far too invested in peoples lives with no idea of the background.

UserFront242 · 23/01/2026 22:32

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:31

Well four family members have managed to get to 50 and not work. They claim benefits.

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How do you know they are claiming fraudulently?
Have you reported them? If not, and you think they are committing fraud, then you are also part of the problem.

But it sounds like you know nothing about how UC works, and just wanted to bitch on here.

Itsmetheflamingo · 23/01/2026 22:32

Happyjoe · 23/01/2026 22:30

Spot the fellow benefit cheat. 😕

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What a hilarious and intelligent comment! You’re so clever and we all believe you are really good at identifying benefits cheats on random internet forums. Yes we do! You can get the email address from OP

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:31

UserFront242 · 23/01/2026 22:28

How do you know they can work?
If they have been assessed as fit for work, then they will be under pressure from the Job Centre to apply for work, or they will get their money stopped.

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Well four family members have managed to get to 50 and not work. They claim benefits.

Happyjoe · 23/01/2026 22:31

Pumpkinmagic · 23/01/2026 22:29

Anyone who thinks it is no one else’s business has to be quite thick

Or another person defrauding us all.

Happyjoe · 23/01/2026 22:30

Itsmetheflamingo · 23/01/2026 22:12

[email protected]

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Spot the fellow benefit cheat. 😕

converseandjeans · 23/01/2026 22:30

ChefsKisser · 23/01/2026 22:02

Benefits fraud is so rife it’s ridiculous. I see loads of people claiming fraudulently in my line of work. I wouldn’t bother reporting and it’s not appropriate but it is frustrating as someone on a crap salary seeing it day in day out.

@ChefsKisser according to Mumsnet it never happens & if it does it’s ok because big businesses don’t pay enough taxes. So we should just accept that people get as much in benefits for doing no work as someone who works & juggles childcare etc. It should always be just a safety net rather than a lifestyle choice.

Pumpkinmagic · 23/01/2026 22:29

Anyone who thinks it is no one else’s business has to be quite thick

Donttellempike · 23/01/2026 22:29

Hattieandcake · 23/01/2026 21:49

Examples reported and nothing done -

  • someone taking cash in hand for dogs - evidence sent online of cash only sales and also including social media showing lifestyle and purchase
  • someone who is lying that they are single having a partner living at their government address with ring footage available that they live their permanently - also taking cash in hand jobs - evident on footage
  • someone putting their SAHM wife on payroll to reduce income claimed - no work done for the business

These are only 2 of many and nothing is done, I am sick to death of it.

JFC😵‍💫

They walk among us

UserFront242 · 23/01/2026 22:28

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:23

I clearly said CAN work but chooses not too.

That’s fraud!

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How do you know they can work?
If they have been assessed as fit for work, then they will be under pressure from the Job Centre to apply for work, or they will get their money stopped.

Happyjoe · 23/01/2026 22:28

Hattieandcake · 23/01/2026 22:12

The person is accepting cash only
for dogs so as not to declare income to accept the full benefits.

ring doorbell I have submitted evidence over last 2yrs.

Illegal to sell dogs and breed without a license isn't it? Not that they do anything about it, but you can tell the council. E.Health I think are in charge of that bit.

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:28

Mhhk · 23/01/2026 22:25

No I don’t ask people if they are on UC so I wouldn’t know if anyone around me is on UC.

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No I don’t suppose I would know either if family members weren’t claiming.

Wolmando · 23/01/2026 22:25

Itsmetheflamingo · 23/01/2026 21:59

For all the ITS ALL OUR BUSINESS ones you do realise it’s fine to get paid in cash? Imagine emailing HMRC to tell them a dog walker is being paid by cash with CASH INVOICES and EVIDENCE OF LIFESTYLE ON INSTA

and that these could be currently under investigating, or already investigated and OP would never know?

You are shouting a lot, do you agree with benefit fraud

Mhhk · 23/01/2026 22:25

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:19

So you don’t know ‘anyone’ that can work but chooses not to and claims UC instead?

That’s fraud!

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No I don’t ask people if they are on UC so I wouldn’t know if anyone around me is on UC.

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Hattieandcake · 23/01/2026 22:24

INX · 23/01/2026 22:18

Would some fresh air or a hobby make you less depressed?

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Yes - but due to working all hours don’t get the chance unlike those who are fraudulent ….

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Hattieandcake · 23/01/2026 22:23

My issue is working parents have to have the stress of day to day working life and juggling children paying for childcare and get no thanks. It’s not right.

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90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:23

UserFront242 · 23/01/2026 22:21

UC covers several benefits.

If someone is unfit for work, they will have been assessed and deemed so by the DWP. Not some randomer on MN.

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I clearly said CAN work but chooses not too.

That’s fraud!

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:21

Itsmetheflamingo · 23/01/2026 22:20

well that’s not exactly unusual. I don’t even know anyone who claims UC

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You’ve lived a privileged life. Lucky you!

UserFront242 · 23/01/2026 22:21

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:19

So you don’t know ‘anyone’ that can work but chooses not to and claims UC instead?

That’s fraud!

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UC covers several benefits.

If someone is unfit for work, they will have been assessed and deemed so by the DWP. Not some randomer on MN.

Itsmetheflamingo · 23/01/2026 22:20

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:19

So you don’t know ‘anyone’ that can work but chooses not to and claims UC instead?

That’s fraud!

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well that’s not exactly unusual. I don’t even know anyone who claims UC

Newyearawaits · 23/01/2026 22:19

INX · 23/01/2026 22:18

Would some fresh air or a hobby make you less depressed?

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Unsure of the need for this sarcastic post

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:19

Mhhk · 23/01/2026 22:17

How do you know so many people doing this?

I don’t know anyone in real life committing benefit fraud. Obviously they might secretly be doing it, but I don’t know. You seem a little over-invested in what everyone around you is doing.

So you don’t know ‘anyone’ that can work but chooses not to and claims UC instead?

That’s fraud!

Itsmetheflamingo · 23/01/2026 22:18

90sTrifle · 23/01/2026 22:17

Of course! The OP must know more about the situation, other than being paid in cash, to report it.

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I doubt she does tbh.

Newyearawaits · 23/01/2026 22:18

OonaStubbs · 23/01/2026 21:56

Benefits fraud is everyone's business.

This
I know people who are claiming benefits whilst claiming to be single parents . Their rent and bills are paid for by the tax payer and inevitably they are much better off than struggling working parents.
Very unfair

Datgal · 23/01/2026 22:18

Tbh, I get more upset about tax evasion by billionaires. Which by the way costs tax payers more than fraudulent benefit claimants ever will.