Been reported for fraud

[Maidmummy]

I will try and make this as short as possible. I am a single mum to 3 children and receiving UC, Child benefit and housing benefit and local council tax support. I recieved a letter this morning from council tax saying they are stopping the support as they recieved info that my BF is living with me which is complete bull.

I have a BF but he is a live in carer at the minute for his mum who sadly had a major stroke on NYE, I see him every few days for a few hours, never stayed over, doesn't contribute anything to my home. I have an idea who reported me, I have been put through hell in the last 9 months by 3 other women on my street, it's got that bad that the council are moving me next week. This report is just one in a long line, I've had this report, reports to my landlord, the police even social services they are relentless.

My question would be what do I do about this allegation what's the worst that could happen?

I'm not in a position to advise (but common sense says the housing association may be able to back you up here), but just wanted to say poor you and good luck.

Call CT on Monday and explain to them what you've told us, and give them the name of your housing officer who can confirm it.

You need to also check that they've not reported you to the DWP as well.

How do I check with dwp? My housing officer is 100% behind me with everything I'm going through, she was the one who put me forward for a direct match property instead of going on the housing list luckily for me I got an offer within a week and I'm out of here within the next week. What these idiots don't realise is there reports doesn't just impact me it impacts my children too

I've been falsely reported a few times. They don't normally stop your benefit unless they have proof that you're committing fraud, as anyone can make up an allegation.
You should have been interviews under caution and that's only of they have proof that you're claiming fraudulently, things like bank statements thay prove someone is giving you money or a partner regularly coming and going from your address.
If you think someone is harassing you, you can go to the police and you can find out who it is under the Right of Information Act, but I think it has to be 3 times at least comimg from the same person.

I've had no interviews just a letter to say they've received information and may stop my council tax support

They haven't actually stopped your council tax support have they?

You can have a boyfriend stay up to 3 nights a week anyway. It sounds like a standard letter though, call them Monday

Three nights is a myth

Been in a similar position.
You are allowed a copy of your ct records just by asking in writing. Do that than, ask them in writing to prove what has been reported. At that stage, get the HA and a copy of your boyfs carer info and pass to council.
It’s worrying coz anyone can lie and you have to prove something you’re not doing!
Don’t worry about it too much, they have no proof.

Three nights is a myth

This. Apparently you aren't supposed to have people stay at all (this is what I was told by DWP when somebody falsely reported me a few years back)

They said they may stop my support and if the information they have received is incorrect then to phone them with my BF actual address. What gets me though is the woman that's reported is commiting fraud herself, she's got a new bf and he's living there illegally.. Wtf.. but I'm not racing to report her it's none of my business, her bf thinks that by stashing his car on a night "proves he's not staying there" and get bf before him lived with her for 2 years even though he had his own house 3 doors down yet she thinks she has the right to take the moral high ground.

I'm assuming your boyfriend can prove he lives elsewhere with bills and council tax showing that.

I'm also assuming he doesn't have financial links to your house like credit cards, DVLA or phone contract.

If so you will be fine.

Worth getting in touch with the Citizens Advice Bureau for support.

@Maidmummy you need to focus on the facts.

They said they may stop my support and if the information they have received is incorrect then to phone them with my BF actual address. What gets me though is the woman that's reported is commiting fraud herself, she's got a new bf and he's living there illegally..

Frustrating though it is, avoid wasting your energy or mentioning this stuff about this woman's activities. Yes she's got a nerve reporting you when she's potentially not whiter than white herself but that's beside the point. It won't go down well and could detract from your defence if you say anything like you've said in your post to the Authorities.

Provide them with evidence about your situation so you can give accurate and consistent account about your circumstances as to why you argue your benefits are ones you are entitled to.

I've had no interviews just a letter to say they've received information and may stop my council tax support

Remember the key word here is may - they are not accusing you of anything, they are stating they've received information and confirming what could happen (if the information they received is correct), not what will happen. It rests on you presenting them with facts to evidence your entitlement.

Look they haven't stopped your benefits, the have pointed out that they could. That is completely different.

You need to state the position clearly. You are not living in the same house, and hoard not living together as husband and wife (is a term they use). What I suggest you do is not state the position over the phone. Ring them and inform them that you will respond in writing to them but let them know it is coming. State the position clearly and also the nature of malicious reports you are suffering. I think that will deal with the problem unless they have other evidence to the contrary