3 d. ago DWP could be given increased powers to investigate fraud amid crackdown

Benefit claimants suspected of making fraudulent claims could face new DWP investigatory powers next year

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4 d. ago DWP Attendance Allowance claimants must report nine changes or risk losing benefit

There are 1,859,539 cases of entitlement of Attendance Allowance across the country

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4 d. ago HMRC handing out £1,200 bonus to claimants on one DWP benefit but there's a catch

HM Revenue and Customs is giving a bonus payment worth up to 1,200 to people on Universal Credit, and this is how you can claim yours - but it isn't as easy as it sounds.

Economics

9 d. ago Major bank issues urgent warning over 'serious' scam costing victims up to £500

The bank said it has seen a "huge" increase in the number of people falling victim to the scam due to desperation to complete their driving licenses amid long waiting lists.

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1 week ago Urgent warning issued as scammers drain DWP claimants' bank accounts

Scammers are always looking to prey on the vulnerable, but now people receiving benefits are being told be aware of a new scam that has already resulted in millions being stolen

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1 week ago DWP claimants on six benefits issued £1.4k warning as bank accounts emptied

People are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers will make you believe you need to apply for the scheme

Economics

2 w. ago DWP to check bank accounts of benefit claimants under new powers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants in a bid to tackle fraud and prevent overpayments

Economics

2 w. ago DWP bonus payment for these benefit claimants this Christmas

The DWP Christmas bonus is paid to million of people who are eligible - but there is a key week to qualify

Politics

2 w. ago DWP claimants on eight benefits to get bank accounts checked under new crackdown

The regulations would see DWP staff able to monitor people’s financial transactions more closely as suspicios activity is flagged by banks in an effort to tackle fraud and prevent overpayment of benefits

Economics

2 w. ago DWP claimants on eight benefits to get their bank accounts inspected

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of millions of benefit claimants

Economics

2 w. ago DWP's upcoming bank account checks to target claimants on eight benefits

The fraud checks are likely to target claimants on these eight benefits

Economics

2 w. ago Apple users issued warning over 'manipulation' scam that drains bank accounts

The scams look legit - and they are getting more convincing

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3 w. ago Your bank account could be emptied with 'simple phone charging mistake'

An expert has warned that a common charging habit could leave your personal data exposed

Economics

3 w. ago Warning issued over fake ticket inspectors stealing up to £50 a go by asking commuters to tap bank cards

A video shared to TikTok showed a photograph of a man on what appeared to be a London bus in something that resembled a ticket inspector's uniform.

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