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Suspicious over over neighbours new found money!!

154 replies

JKCR2017 · 17/02/2019 21:11

Hi all, I have a neighbour and a friend (although not a close friend as such). A year or so ago she claimed her and her partner were completely broke, barely surviving until pay day every month. They have 4 children, she is a SAHM and her partner works.

So fast forward to now, and they seem to be in a much better financial situation. Which is brilliant for them but they are eating out 4-5 nights a week, go out on an expensive days out with the children every week, new clothes, new shoes (designer), 2 cars, expensive perfume, the kids have everything, holidays etc. She is also the type of person who posts all this on her social media accounts so we all know about it. It just seems very bizarre. I know circumstances change but this seems extreme. Her partner hasn’t changed jobs as far as I’m aware. Like I say, she’s the type of person who posts absolutely everything about her day on social
Media and I am certain I would of heard about it.

Their rent is most likely in the region of £700-£900 pcm based on the other houses on the street.

She’s not a close enough friend to really tlak about it but odd things do come up.

Now really this is has nothing to do with me. But I am wondering if they are either hideously in debt, drug dealers (joking) or its something else. A little while ago they temporarily split up, she kicked him out, he’d to claim benefits, changed the tenancy. They were apart for about 4 months. So I am wondering if she’s still claiming as a single parent getting housing and council tax benefit so they have all this extra cash? He is definitely living there though. It just seems bizarre!

I’m just baffled.

OP posts:
Mumoftwoyoungkids · 17/02/2019 21:13

Won the lottery?
Inheritance?
Husband promotion?

Booksandpens · 17/02/2019 21:13

Lottery win?

Oysterbabe · 17/02/2019 21:14

Maybe a relative died.
Jumping to benefit fraud is a bit out of order don't you think?

Hairyporker · 17/02/2019 21:15

Maybe keep your beak out and get a life.

YetAnotherUser · 17/02/2019 21:15

Sounds like you're jealous?

In any case unless you have proof they are up to no good, then you need to let it go and keep your nose out.

On the other hand if you do have proof, then feel free to shop them to the appropriate authorities.

ashtrayheart · 17/02/2019 21:16

Inheritance?

SavvySheps · 17/02/2019 21:16
Hmm

www.gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud

There you go. ^ You don’t need Mumsnet’s permission OP. you won’t get it

EwItsAHooman · 17/02/2019 21:17

It could be any number of non-dodgy things. An inheritance or other windfall, partner could have gotten promoted so same company and hours but more money, if they were in a lot of debt previously then they might have cleared a lot of it while they were skint (paying it back might have been the reason they were skint), she might be working now too doing a job from home, etc. Any number of reasons really.

Littlechocola · 17/02/2019 21:17

Even if she was still claiming as a single parent she wouldn’t receive an awful lot would she.

HappyBumbleBee · 17/02/2019 21:18

Erm mind your own business?

adiposegirl2 · 17/02/2019 21:18
Hmm

YABVVU!!

Don't be such a nosey cow

Coolaschmoola · 17/02/2019 21:18

I've got a shit ton of money in my bank due to an inheritance. My very close friends and family know I have had one, but not how much, other friends know nothing.

I could splurge all over the place, I just choose not to.

Even if I did it's noone else's business, they have no right to know where I get my money from. It's a bit shitty of you to assume it's fraud though - and speaks loudly to what sort of person YOU are.

Yesicancancan · 17/02/2019 21:19

You seem over invested in stalking her on Facebook.

macaroniandpizza · 17/02/2019 21:19

Nosy and slightly jealous springs to mind...

Muddysnowdrop · 17/02/2019 21:20

I was discussing with dh how we would spend our lottery winnings the other week, I thought we should go no publicity and claim some kind of inheritance if anyone asked.. maybe this?

Biancadelrioisback · 17/02/2019 21:20

How can you call her any sort of friend if your first thought is benefit fraud? Gosh with friends like you....

Muddysnowdrop · 17/02/2019 21:21

(Hypothetical winnings)

Sparklesocks · 17/02/2019 21:22

Maybe they inherited money, maybe they won it, maybe her partner got an internal promotion. As you say, you don’t know them that well. Or yes maybe it’s all on credit cards and store credit.

bubblegumbottles · 17/02/2019 21:23

Maybe she made millions selling Younique

SilverySurfer · 17/02/2019 21:23

You answered your own question: Now really this is has nothing to do with me. As others have said, possible lottery win, big prize from Premium Bonds, won a competition, inheritance - there are any number of reasons, none of which are your business.

Amanduh · 17/02/2019 21:24

Lol if she got enough money to do all that it definitely isn’t from claiming benefits!!

LagunaBubbles · 17/02/2019 21:25

You know you want to report her for benefit fraud, what a stupid thread.

lanbro · 17/02/2019 21:25

Someone I know suddenly started really splashing the cash, I briefly wondered how come then remembered a grandparent had recently died so assume inheritance

Ainba · 17/02/2019 21:26

Benefit fraud wouldn't buy you all that, probably inheritance.

HumptyDoo · 17/02/2019 21:28

PMSL at the idea that you could do all that with the benefits you get from being a single parent Grin