interview under caution - benefits

[myhmm]

Looking for some advice

 

I recieved a letter today inviting me to an interview under caution,

stating that while i was in reciept of housing/council tax benefit they believe i had undeclared income.

 

At first i couldnt think what this was because i have started at university this year and have declared this and my benefits have been adjusted accordingly.

 

However I attended college last year and into this year, it was a stressful time for me as i had alot going on in my personal life also.

 

I did not declare to council that i had this change in circumstance and was in reciept of a bursary

however i did not think i had to do this as i had heard from a few college friends i only had to do this for advanced level courses such as degrees.

 

Now after sitting on the internet all day on google i have got myself in such a panic,

 

what if i have commited benefit fraud unknowingly.

 

I have a two year old child and feel like my career may be at risk now.

 

Any advice welcomed.

[citizenkain]

tell them what you have related here and dont worry about it,it will be sorted

[myhmm]

I'm just worrying now because of all the stories on here, I have always declared if I was working,

 

I've declared I'm at uni now, t

 

here's no way I would have knowingly taken the risk of being seperated from my child or affect my career.

 

The reason I have been studying Is to contribute to society and be a good person and now I feel like I'm going to be interrogated and not believed.

 

Can't afford solicitor but I'm guessing I'm going to have to contact one as some of the outcomes on here are quite serious.

[Nystagmite]

You should be able to get advice from CAB.

[myhmm]

Thanks, I tried to contact them today without success so will also contact them on Monday