Hi, my name is aharman64! Partner scammed me, what do I do for my UC review?

aharman64
aharman64 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited March 26 in Benefits and income

Bank statements..I have been asked to show universal credit 4 months bank statement I cash in my personal pension due to being with a partner who scammed me under my mental health.i don't want to be prosecuted or sanctioned what can I do or say?

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,557 Championing
    edited March 25

    You need to be honest with them about what's happened.

    If it takes/took your capital over £6k, then worst case scenario is you'll have an overpayment to repay and a small fine (£50).

    Over £16k is more complicated as that would have ended your award.

  • aharman64
    aharman64 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Thank you so much shall I put that in my journal in change of circumstances

  • Yani09
    Yani09 Online Community Member Posts: 77 Empowering

    It is best to do a change of circumstance a.s.a.p.


    Then they will inform you if it changes your payment entitlement etc..

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,210 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @aharman64 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    I'm sorry to hear you were scammed.

    The best thing to do is to report it is a change of circumstance and just let them know what has happened.

  • aharman64
    aharman64 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Thank you all I appreciate your help

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