victim of false allegations to DWP

[red37]

Hi
I have just had my 3rd interview since November for benefit fraud. All being false allegations. I told the lady at the DWP about this and she agreed that there seems to be a pattern of malice from these allegations as the angles are very deceptive and there appears to be a continual pattern of lies.

I had a family argument last year and this member of my family threatened to destroy my life and my business, which I have proof via emails.

This person continually phones council tax, tax credits and carers allowance making up lies which then I have to prove my innocence.

He will not stop, I am now waiting for him to contact social services with his lies, surely these people should be fined and taken to court as this puts a huge drain on the system.

Please any advice would be appreciated..tia x

btw I run a small business part time from home whilst caring for 2 boys with disabilities, the tax credits and carers allowance are aware of this as I am on low income but this person keeps telling these lies

Oh dear :( No real advice, but I'm sorry for your problem, family member sounds like a real piece of work!

Perhaps try the CAB to start with? See if you can find a lawyer who can give you free initial session?

Contact the police too. with the emails, you might convince them to investigate a potential offence under the protection from harassment act.

@ red37 ... Assuming the false allegations aren't being made in some anonymised way, I think the police will probably be able to find out from the DWP who is making them and warn him or her off. However, strange as it may seem, unless the police decide to prosecute the person I don't think they will tell you who it is. Same for the DWP and Social Services, the identity of informants is kept secret. There was a legal case where a woman was accused of harming her child. The NSPCC went round to check and found the allegation to be false, but refused to say who had made the allegation, which was confirmed to be the correct decision by the House of Lords. The judges in the HL effectively said if informants knew their identity may be revealed there would be no informants!

Hi everyone...got some real sound advice from the DWP and CAB today, they told me to ensure that I am giving every change of circumstance when it occurs and to not be bothered by this type of thing as usually the person gets bored in the end as long as I am telling the truth and producing evidence to support my claims.
The compliance officer was lovely and very understanding as I told her that my house is up for sale to move away from the abusive phone calls, false allegations and total misery I have been subjected to over the last 7 months.
melvinscomment...this is a tricky one as much as a certain % are false , there will be alot of informants which wish to remain anonymous for the sake of redress which I completely understand and your points are very true, it helps with real fraud and child abuse allegations being thoroughly investigated...I have decided to seek advice from a solictor thx everyone for your comments x

@ red37 ... I think the advice from the DWP and CAB, to keep the DWP fully informed re any changes in your circumstances, is good. As for solicitors, speaking for myself, I prefer to consult them as little as possible, their time being relatively expensive!