Benefits interview with compliance officer

[Knickerbocker1]

I'm a single mum of 1 in recipet of benefits. I've received a letter from DWP stating I need to come in for an interview with a compliance officer & if I do not attend my benefits will be stopped. I called the number on the letter & the lady on the phone told me it was about 'persons living at the residence.' Im worried. Although I am alone, my parents do help pay my rent sometimes as I only get £70pw after my rent & 3k on a credit card & im forever skint. I have to bring bank statements but my rent payments won't be on all of these for that reason. Has anyone had one? I'm losing sleep & my mind

I'm sorry OP . I haven't had one so no useful advice. This has been in the news so it is a thing single women being accused of having a partner. You can just be honest as there is no law against your parents paying your rent.

Check who is on the register of electors at your address does anyone use your address for post?

Someone has told them you have a dp living there. I had after exh maliciously rang them. They were satisfied I was single!! Make it clear to them your dps have loaned you the money or they may say its classed as income if its to be a regular /permanent arrangement. Keep a 'diary' of the loan amounts to show you intend to repay them at some stage.