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

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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.

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