Is overpayment recoverable if DWP knew about undeclared savings, but delayed in suspending benefits?
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Peter99
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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.
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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Hi there
Sorry but I think you need more expert advice here contact welfare rights -
Hi, you could check here to see if there's a welfare rights office near you: https://advicelocal.uk/
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