DP asking me to commit benefit fraud

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DP is asking me to claim for benefits under the guise of a single person. Of course I am not as we have been living together and have one DC.

I don't want to do this for obvious reasons but he won't stop pestering me to do it

I don’t think you should do it OP
But you ‘D’ P isn’t wrong that it happens pretty frequently. An ex friend of mine did it for years, claimed all the benefits of a single mum whilst also having her Fiancés FT wage to rely on.

Same girl had a mulberry hand bag (a wardrobe full of clothes she never wore, a convertible and £50k of credit card debt. 😡

I would have reported her but they lived with her parents (who obviously would back up any story she sold) so it would never have got anywhere

I'm self employed so cash flow is difficult hence low-ish income meaning I can claim benefits. However I manage adequately on what I have, and prefer for the sake of the kids, as well as myself, not to have another man living here permanently. My boyfriend and I do not always see eye to eye so it's better that way.

My ex broached with 'option' when we were in debt.

He actually thought it all out, get his post delivered, change electoral roll etc to his brother's. The dick actually thought I would risk my life for the sake of a few extra quid.

Admittedly this was about 20yrs ago so it could have been easier (less technology to collaborate data etc) but no way in hell.

@Spiceupyourprofile But I do not rely on my boyfriend's wage at all! He does take me out for dinner sometimes and is generous with birthdays and Christmas. But I pay all my own bills, food and mortgage as well as stuff for the kids.

Paperhats I think you should be careful just because of the fact that a malicious report and an over zealous inspector could cause you trouble. I would get your dp to stay less often and be sure not to get him to buy any household things or food. I know this is probably unnecessary but I think it's better to be on the safe side.

As other PP said, get rid of him and claim it yourself as a single person. It will be UC now not tax credits.

Only claim what you are entitled too . Although your partner is pressurising you to do this , it’s your neck on the line.
To me it sounds like this could be coercive control . Is he controlling in other areas also ?

Have a good long think about your relationship . Someone who loved you wouldn’t be encouraging you to do this at all

He's listening to bollocks and wanting to do it because it's you who takes the risk here.

Don't do it.

If he wants more money tell him to get a better job ffs.

How can he have the bare faced cheek to ask you to risk this? Just awful! And he's supposed to love you?????

I would have a good think about his ethics and your relationship if I were you.