Overpayment

caozzie
caozzie Community member Posts: 5 Listener
Hi
Hope someone can help
Have a good friend who makes me smile but recently have received interview under caution note and after that an overpayment letter ( to be paid back immediatly)
DWP are stating that my friend has been living with me from beginning to end of the overpayment period
Problem: my friend is of no fixed abode and has been sofa surfing between family, mine and other friends for the period concerned. I have read that the way to prove that you are NOT living together is to prove use of another home, utility bills etc. etc.
Can't do this as he has no other home, just his family and other friends that can confirm but not prove that he has stayed with them.
Any advice greatly received
Oh and he did stay over at mine on a few occassions to help care for me when I needed the support!

Comments

  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    Would ex be able to get letters from the various people has stayed with confirming the temporary arrangements?
  • caozzie
    caozzie Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    yes - sent in one letter from his family already but they have ignored that. Thank you for your response
  • caozzie
    caozzie Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank you so much for your response. Where is the best place to contact for "getting advice and assistance" have tried CAB and they don't appear to be able to help.
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hi @caozzie

    You may want to give Advice Local a go. :)