To ask if you would report benefit fraud?

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Me and DP have a friend who recently reconciled with his ex. She was a single parent who hasn't worked because she had her first DC young.

Said friend does earn and has moved in with her, however she is still claiming as a single parent and pretty much everything is paid for - rent, council tax reduction etc.

They seem to be living such a comfortable lifestyle, they recently got a new car and have had numerous staycations. I feel like it isn't any of my business what they get up to, but me and DH work full time and still can't afford anywhere near the lifestyle that they lead. It just seems a bit shit.

AIBU?

Whether or not the theft makes any difference to the number of people able to legitimately claim is entirely irrelevant.
Stealing is still stealing, and I find it very sad that so many people think it's a reasonable thing to do.

Seems odd that she would divulge her personal financial information with someone who is not that great a friend (as you are considering reporting her). I have more sympathy for people who report benefit fraud than those who report COVID “rule” breachers But it’s obvious this is done purely out of jealousy.

If you are both working full-tome and can’t afford things then there’s something wrong. Either budget better or stop living beyond your means. How do you know they bought the car or paid for the trips? They could have been gifts, borrowed car from a family member, could have been staying with a friend....