to report to HMRC?

[chocchipcookie12]

(new poster, long time lurker)

I have a friend who's lifestyle is really starting to grate on me. Not 100% sure on the details but something seems off to me.

About two/three years ago her and her partner split for a year, I know he did move out then. But he moved back in when she had her youngest who is now about 18months. Since then it would appear neither of them work, both always at play dates etc.

I didn't really care what was going on except yesterday I went on a playdate to her house for the first time and cliché but she's bought the kids loads of toys, new clothes.

I think she must be claiming she is still a single parent with both of them there! It's driving me mad they both there all day long and my partner works long hours to support us and honestly it's not fair.

Do you think this is enough info to report her?

A, it's none of your business. B, it's none of your business and C, it's none of your business.

Actually, it is A, B and C my business if someone if stealing my taxation by making fraudulent claims. I wouldn't hesitate to make a call, the more cheats that are caught out the better.

I wouldn't hesitate to make a call, the more cheats that are caught out the better

And yet we have quite clearly established that it is highly unlikely any cheating is going on. I

A surprising amount of companies still offer those on benefits credit.....

Things are not at rosy as you think.

Maybe instead of obsessing about and wanting to report 'friends' because you are jealous, bitter, two-faced bitch and you hate your life, you might want to direct your time and energy into your own life and happiness, or you will end up a toxic bitter twisted old hag.

Its not the people on benefits fault that jobs are scarce, wages are shit and the cost of living constantly increases..

So the only reason you have to think she's committing benefit fraud is she bought new clothes and toys for her child?

YABU and jealous, but you obviously know that. Who needs enemies when they have friends like you?

Report your suspicions www.gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud

Absolutely no harm will come to this family if they are legitimate. All you would be doing is flagging them for further attention. If they do have a claim in for single parent etc they will obviously dig deeper.

Benefit cheats spoil it for others who are in genuine need of help. I wouldn't hesitate.

Turn them in. They're living on the backs of others.

She could have got a budgeting loan if they are on benefits which you pay back each week.
You can get one for clothing.

You have no proof she's committed any fraud

@Failingat40 seriously? That's what you think? They'll have whatever benefits she does get stopped whilst they investigate.
She'll fall behind on the rent because Housing benefit could stop, she'll not be able to feed her kids or pay vital bills.

The ignorance of some never fails to astound me 😕

Absolutely no harm will come to this family if they are legitimate. All you would be doing is flagging them for further attention. If they do have a claim in for single parent etc they will obviously dig deeper

Their benefit claim could be suspended, pending investigation.

It doesn’t matter whether the claim is single or both. The money they receive as non-working parents will be exactly the same. There is nothing at all that digging could unearth.

I’m a single mum on benefits. I’ve just bought some new clothes for myself and the kids. Because there is no rule that you must spend your money only in charity shops or on cigarettes.

Maybe someone will report me...

How do you know she bought the toys? My kids are bought toys by grandparents and I have given toys in perfect condition to friends and received immaculate second hand toys for my kids too.

@SluttyButty I have worked within benefits so can speak with relevant knowledge, how about you?

Are you just spouting what your associates are saying or from reading the daily mail?

It's treated as a tip off, nothing is stopped until there is evidence of dishonesty in the claim.

Op don't let people like this put you off reporting.

No Failing I'm speaking recent knowledge. The op doesn't have any actual evidence unless buying clothes and toys has now become a criminal offence without me noticing.

So have your back.

But even IF there is benefit fraud, who would the OP be hurting?

"she's bought the kids loads of toys, new clothes"

I don't understand why you would report this though.

IF she were claiming as a single parent they will be getting less money than they would be claiming as a joint couple! They'd get MORE money if he signed on as well!

I can understand if she were claiming as single while he was working but he's not working! They're not getting any extra money are they?

For everyone saying I'm a shitty friend, I am certainly not!
I beg to differ. I have a mobility car and also have a personal injury trust, which pays for my needs, holidays, etc. I will never work again but live in a lovely area with a brand new SUV and have nice holidays. Wonder if someone will report me?