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  1. Shoelover
    I would agree with the above - if you go for a duty solicitor they won't have time to fully read the papers & give you the best possible defence.
  2. Shoelover
    Not strictly true. Only a specially authorised officer can do that under the Social Security Fraud Act and this is strictly regulated. Data matching is a different thing.
  3. Shoelover
    With the best will in the world, letters get lost. As a compliance officer she does not have any other route to getting your bank statements. Your letter is great- seriously there's nothing I can add. You are doing your best to put this right. Do you feel less worried now?
  4. Shoelover
    I agree with Antone. It sounds as if this is being dealt with by compliance & that means you are likely to get a civil penalty of £50 and that's it. Is the officer aware that you have autism?
  5. Shoelover
    How's it going Jabba?
  6. Shoelover
    The fact that you have asked for the letter to be sent again says you are trying to sort it. You could ring them tomorrow & say what you have said above. Take the name of the person you spoke to and keep a note. If you are really worried you could ask if you could pick the letter up from the office to cut out postal delays. Have you told them how worried you are? Perhaps if you were to tell me what you are afraid of I might be able to put your mind at rest. You are doing all that can be reasonably expected of you
  7. Shoelover
    How have they "shafted" you? But I'm sure the o/p is grateful for your advice..
  8. Shoelover
    Thanks.. Thinking if it's only 2 weeks work there has to be more to it then.
  9. Shoelover
    I think IUC's for benefit fraud are pretty unusual as in the evidence is often held as regards the facts (ie they were working and were getting benefit to which they were not entitled). It's how the situation came about that needs establishing. Personally I have no issue with someone doing a no comment interview. I simply ask the relevant questions and that's it.. I think I can count on one hand how many no comment interviews I see a year. Solicitors usually advise people to give their first account. I note the o/p has not replied to any one on here asking if they had worked and claimed.
  10. Shoelover
    If the question has been asked and not answered & the interviewee could have answered, then inference could be drawn. Or alternitvely someone my have done nothing wrong and use the interview to put across their side of things thus showing that they have not committed any offence.
  11. Shoelover
    Usually you will only get a copy of the CD if the case proceeds to court. Advising in advance that you require a copy will not change the way you are interviewed.
  12. Shoelover
    As for the account number that's unusual, it might be a roll number which is what building societies used to use. Chill!!
  13. Shoelover
    It could go to fraud if they need to get authorised officers to approach your bank using the Fraud act. How much benefit have you had in total? That will indicate the maximum possible overpayment. Did you tell the solicitor that it was signed by a compliance officer? Seriously, they almost certainly will slap a civil penalty on you (£50 fine) but it's sounding less and less likely that they are going to do anything other than put it right. My advice is go to welfare rights and get them to help you put a letter together and send the info on. The longer you hold out the more likely they will wonder what you have to hide. And lastly (and for once I am going to shout!!) STOP TORTURING yourself. It's nothing like as bad as it first seemed. However it's not going to go away on its own. Contact welfare rights or CAB on Tuesday. Better? Xx Ps will you let us know how you get on?
  14. Shoelover
    Don't put the name on. Sounds like a compliance letter to me. It would be signed by an investigator and have the job title investigator underneath. Does the letter just ask for info and no appointment is given?
  15. Shoelover
    That's compliance not a criminal officer. What's the job title (not name) of the person that sent you the letter?
  16. Shoelover
    It's to do with how much you have been overpaid and not the amount in the bank. Have they asked you to attend a taped interview or cautioned you at all? If they are merely asking for the info then it's compliance. That would explain why they are not writing to your solicitor. I think you are jumping the gun with all this worry.
  17. Shoelover
    It sounds to me as if it's being dealt with as a compliance matter. Certainly it's a compliance level amount. In short, I think you need to take all the letters to welfare rights or CAB and they can read it and advise. If it is compliance you will not go to court.
  18. Shoelover
    Reading your first post again. This reads to me like it's compliance. Have you ever been invited to attend an interview under caution? If not then they have no intention of prosecuting.
  19. Shoelover
    You will only get unpaid work if you are prosecuted and if the magistrate decides that's appropriate if you are found guilty. Lots of ifs. Exactly what are they investigating you for?
  20. Shoelover
    Bazza is spot on. If someone has requested a solicitor and they have not arrived I would not dream of interviewing them. There's no need in the circumstances. The key is there is no hard and fast rule and that is exactly why you need proper advice.
  21. Shoelover
    Glad to hear you are seeing a lawyer, As someone who conducts these interviews, I find they always go far smoother when someone has had legal advice, or better still has a rep with them. If you do go ahead with a no comment interview, then the officers will still ask you all the questions as in order for adverse inference to be drawn the question has to be asked. They may give you a "special warning" if you go no comment - which is basically explaining adverse inference. I don't think any lawyer can give such sweeping advice- each case is different.
  22. Shoelover
    That's a pretty extreme case. IF it did happen that way, then it's disgraceful. Not casting aspersions but remember everything you read on these forums is written by a faceless stranger and by & large you have no idea of the accuracy of their account. That's why it's great getting general pointers from such websites but you can not replace advice from a qualified advisor that has the full facts of your case. If you take advice, make sure you are open with your adviser - without all the facts they can not give you the best possible advice.,
  23. Shoelover
    Ps your link brings me back here!!
  24. Shoelover
    Hi.. It was the blog I was really interested in. Would you have a link?
  25. Shoelover
    No. Duty is only available at court or in custody.

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