Is this just getting ridiculous! UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Years ago they used to surprise visit you and interview you. I remember having to show proof of address. And they also spot checked all the rooms. Checking wardrobes drawers and bathrooms for toothbrushes and other stuff that would point to someone else living there

Don’t claim it then.

I had a standard review where I had to submit 4 months bank statements and PayPal ones. They asked about 20 questions regarding transactions (one was £8 in Asda). The standard review one is what all UC claimants will receive.

From what you’ve said, it sounds like an enhanced review which is normally when someone has reported you for benefit fraud.

Of course but for those who have been able to work but chosen not it it's a bitter pill. I agree it's positive to have stipulated more evidence to avoid the defrauding of the system. For genuine people it's really not that hard to stand in front of your door for a photo?

This is also due because of people abroad who rent their houses/paid by UC or/and pretending to be someone else.

Modern technology is simply a new resource to find out the genuine claims.

Please believe me, I know people who have been fraudulent for decades so yes it's good they get found out. Xx

Thanks, had to simplify it to make it easy enough for you to understand. You couldn’t misunderstand it so you reported it! Brilliant😂😂

Unfortunately it seems the lengths they have to go to now because of too much benefit fraud. Have you read cases about groups of people who have defrauded the system of millions per group?

Basically, when you're genuine and have nothing to hide then a few photos and forms aren't that strenuous. To get government money free it's a tiny inconvenience. Xx

Thank you. I will get her to ask. She is in right mess financially now and there's indication of when it will start either.

You must be exhausted!

It’s ridiculous. My friend is often having to use up GPs and nurses appointments, which could go to those who really need it, for her kids reasonably minor ailments just because the school demand it as proof if she says the kid has a bad cold.

More to do with minimising risk of government pursuing maintenance from father if mum is claiming benefits.
I am aware that this isn't an option for all. I'm also aware that not all single parents claim benefits

They wanted a dr letter, but day 1 of nausea I told them I wouldn’t get a dr appt - bargained them down to that. They also wanted a shot os a thermometer. Not always relevant for a sore tummy and I have teens - I don’t own a thermometer any more - nuts! All these pictures can be AI.

I had my third ‘review’ meeting today. She demanded information, including evidence, of my capital on the date of 11/11/25? I didn’t even know what that meant! After multiple questions I realised she mean she wanted bank statements from that exact date! Because that’s when the review should have taken place! It’s like a game of how many hoops can they make us jump

If what they asking for is legal which l think it is.You have no choice in the matter.

Or you could have been reported by someone who doesn't like.you.

Or it could even be a scam..Identity theft. So double check that it was a call from UC to make sure.

It may seem excessive but Benefit and especially Housing Benefit fraud is huge.

Sub letting and lying about who is lives at a tenancy is still also rife near to where l live.

I wouldn’t worry about it. Trish probably doesn’t pay for you to care for your mum, just like she doesn’t pay my son’s DLA or anyone’s UC.

Last time I checked, the net contributor salary was rising to £41k. So unless someone earns that, they’re not paying for anyone to do anything.

They compare your house to google maps, it's meant to help prove you live where you say you live.

It's frustrating and annoying but if you want the money you have to follow the rules.

I've had two claim reviews and they both just wanted bank statements, and for the most recent one it was a utility bill and tenancy agreement also.

Your Hubby works full time and your on universal credit, so why arent you working? Be greatful for the handouts,folk like me working 24/7 to fund you

Which DWP issue so why are they asking OP for it ?

If they were investigating OP for fraud she wouldn’t know anything about it until they were ready to invite her in for an interview under caution.

Not the same, but the same…

to have an authorised absence from school, I hand to send a picture of a paracetamol pack!

I think most people would prefer the system to have checks, to minimise fraud etc etc.

But surely you can accept that requiring a photo of someone putting a key in a door isn’t a sensible check, because it’s nonsense and could easily be someone putting a key in the door of somewhere they don’t live.

I’m all for making sure benefits are going to people who need them and qualify for them, and only those people - but let’s keep it sensible, which “show me your cupboards/front door” is not.

I think the problem is so many fraudulent claims, many of which are people who don't even reside in the UK full time.

Its a scandal, but sadly they have to tighten up.