Is this just getting ridiculous! UNIVERSAL CREDIT

With the amount of tax some of us pay to cover UC and PIP I’m encouraged at this post OP. Anything to prevent fraud. The money you receive is not from “the state” - it’s money out of the pockets of others mums on this forum an beyond. Please remember that.

Beggars can’t be choosers OP.

As others say, it’d be easy to get around with AI but I guess they’re at least trying to reduce benefit fraud.

Beggars can’t be choosers OP.

As others say, it’d be easy to get around with AI but I guess they’re at least trying to reduce benefit fraud.

Beggers can't be choosers? Have you any idea how offensive that is? So people claiming benefits are begging? The op has said her partner works, what do you call employers who don't pay a living wage?

I had a review recently wouldn’t accept my ID they eventually did a month later I got a phone call for a hour questioning a lot of transactions on my statements that were totally normal

That’s got to be annoying for schools and doctors. Also how long would it even take to get a child benefit letter. You only get one when you apply. Would be over 9 years out of date now and wrong address.

I have, I've seen quite a few. And one thing they seem to have in common is that they're aimed at people who don't have traditionally UK surnames. But of course the DWP would never profile like that, right?

Beggars can’t be choosers OP.

As others say, it’d be easy to get around with AI but I guess they’re at least trying to reduce benefit fraud.

A photo outside the door with the key in the lock seems very strange, it would be easy to fake with AI anyway! What does that even prove, is it supposed to show you really do live there? Surely there's more sophisticated ways to prove such things, like rental agreements or mortgage statements.

Beggars can’t be choosers OP.

As others say, it’d be easy to get around with AI but I guess they’re at least trying to reduce benefit fraud.

So had a review with UC today phone call she stated she would up date the journal with what I need to provide.
A full length photo of myself standing outside my front door with the key in the lock!?
Then a letter from the children's school & nursery saying they attend there
A letter from the children's gp
Passport photos
Child benefit award letter
Birth certificates (they have had birth certificates before )

This isn't a new claim either I dont understand why gp letters are needed they want one for me and my partner too.

Also on the phone call asked who I use for my gas and electricity
Ive never been asked these things before seems strange to ask?
Anyone else had a review lately what did they ask for.

Partner works full time if that matters.

I have heard of these reviews before, its for those who started claiming uc during lockdown as apparently they didnt do the checks correctly and caused loads of fraudulent claims. Havent heard of any taking place in the past few years though! Strange.

But if a two bed for example in some parts of the country is 2k a month, which they are, or if lucky 1600-1800. And the LHA is now 1400 the tenant would still have to pay £600 a month out of their own money, if it’s 2k a month. That’s if they get all of the rent paid. So I don’t see how landlords will charge less completely. Especially not the ones who don’t accept benefits at all.

I love that people are replying to my comments on this thread about things I haven’t even said! 😂
I am perfectly aware of what UC is thank you and what it replaced. I haven’t even mentioned job seekers allowance! I also know that it’s based on capability for work and that people with disabilities and certain caring commitments don’t have the same expectations as those who are able to work.

You’re absolutely correct. Thats a huge saving for the taxpayer if we stopped housing benefit.
People should pay their own rent and the market will settle to affordable levels as landlords will only be able to charge what people can afford to pay from their own wages.

So you’re putting words into my mouth now! To be honest it sounds as if you’re the one who has an issue with claiming. I don’t see anyone on here judging you, if you hold those assumptions about yourself then that’s your issue.

😂 It is a fact that lots of UC claimants don't work and don’t pay tax, to suggest otherwise is absurd.
You really do like accusing people of saying things they haven’t actually said, it seems as if you have a huge chip on your shoulder!
How can you have a day off from unemployment? Where was that said? To have a day off this has to be a holiday or mean that you work part time. You cannot seriously suggest that you are working full time, claiming UC and still being expected to ‘work for free’ on your days off!
I’m getting a bit bored of your bullshit and ridiculous responses now. If you don’t want to provide evidence needed to prevent fraud then don’t claim, simple!

Yes but they may have moved, so even if their rent is not being paid, it shows proof of that. Of course people update things, but not always.
Then they might want a more fuller picture of everything hence asking for all this paperwork.
I’m not saying I agree with it, but that is how they do things.

You’re absolutely correct. Thats a huge saving for the taxpayer if we stopped housing benefit.
People should pay their own rent and the market will settle to affordable levels as landlords will only be able to charge what people can afford to pay from their own wages.