Is overpayment recoverable if DWP knew about undeclared savings, but delayed in suspending benefits?

Peter99
Peter99 Community member Posts: 65 Connected
Good Morning, 
Can anyone please enlighten us if overpayment is recoverable in a situation where DWP fraud investigators knew about £20,000 in a claimant savings but delay (for 1 year) in suspending benefit because they were looking for more undeclared money.

Comments

  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Sorry but I think you need more expert advice here contact welfare rights 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,349 Championing
    Hi, you could check here to see if there's a welfare rights office near you: https://advicelocal.uk/