She doesn't claim Is or housing benefit anymore they do take it from the working partner I guess they have an agreement in place, she also works p/t when her soon is at school. Nothing happened to her partner regarding the fraud it was all in her name. They have paid a fair bit back as far as I know.

Not that I'm aware of.

She moved area tried to start again but only has made it worse. She now suffers with mental health issues.

£38.000 was DWP and housing benefit. Yes they are taking around £100+ per month.

Oh yes sorry forgot to add yes they are recovering all the overpayment... She will never ever do something like that again as she clearly knew it wasn't the right thing to do but kept just pretending it wasn't happening. I believe she only avoided a prison term because she has a disabled child that heavily relies on her

Hey.... My friend didn't attend, she first went court for benefits fraud after this event she got community service but only showed up once. Then she was arrested again as she didn't return to do her community service and was imprisoned for six weeks. Since then she hasn't returned to work and tbh has been on a downward spiral. Drugs, social services regarding kids etc.

My family member did not go to prison.

She was done for £38k got a two year conditional discharge.

She now has declared EVERYTHING and actually was relieved that's its all over and can stop with the head buried in the sand.

Know it's been a very long time just thought I'd give a update as I've just signed in and saw this thread.

Seasons greetings all.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Good evening all.

Hope im posting in right place, I currently rent private and would like to move out to another borough into another private rent property.

I receive HB and pay the short full, this other property is actually £200 cheaper.

So what im asking is do i just give my landlord notice and change address with all depts and go? Is it that simple???

Thanks in advance.

Thank u all so much, yes she has a legal rep. She is preparing for prison as she knows what she has done.

Regarding tax credits, i will just tell her to wait and see. Thanks again.

Hello all

Just a question for a family member who is going to be done for committing benefit fraud. Its for at least ten years, living with somebody in full time employment. She claimed income support, housing etc.

My question is.... She is being done by DWP and her LA as she was claiming to be a single parent what will happen regards to tax credits, will they now start investigating her or will they wait until she is prosecuted.

She has been to two IUCs and is now waiting for overpayment and offence as she is guilty.

I guess she will be going court as it was from the start of claim over many years , lots of money.

Any advice will be great.

He applied before the rules. And ive no reason to lie so please dont assume im not tellin all. Thanks for ur input but i think ill leave this here. Also im not his spouse his cousin is sponsorin him cos he can. His application has nothing to do with me. Thanks .

His been signing still 2009 .

To be detained or removed????? Unsure he was caught then told to report theyve never made any attemt to remove him.

Good.

Still waitin still havent got back my passport or kids bc or pp`s.

His application is Flr/o ECHR. His got his acknowledgment letter now just a waiting game.

Thank you for all the good advice i Will defo let you know the outcome and it might be able to help others on the site. Many thanks.

How does these new rules effect his type of application please.

The sponsor he has now is not the same person who originally sent for him. I just know that they've have lots of questions for him. He was with a woman for over 7years and they never did nothing to sort his status out I'm just hoping that he hasnt left it to late.

His been signing on at a border agency for over 3 years and they've never once mentioned to him about his removal. When he first started signing it was weekly then they changed it to every 2weeks. So imo they've not been in a rush to deport him he wasnt hiding from them they've had many chances 3years 2 get him out. So i think his lawyer Will use that if it goes to appeal.

Thank you very much for all the advice. His got a immigration lawyer paid for by his cousin who thinks his a good chance but obviously no guarantees. I'll keep you updated again thanks very much.

I know some requirements are that youre in a relationship but its his cousin who is sponsoring him thats who house he lives at. They wanted all his cousins bank statements and a letter stating that he lives at x and is being financially looked after by. They wanted a letter from me detailing his relationship with his kids if he is in their lives a good father etc.

He was i think on a visitors visa not sure for how long. He is a Jamaican National and yes were in a relationship only recently though if that matters. Thank you.

Thank you.