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9 years 7 months ago #124386 by mumsgirl
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Sorry, not been on much due to health reasons, and therefore unable to keep up. Someone I know is on the Work Programme attending Working Links twice a week. Today he went in and his adviser informed him that JCP had phoned asking if he had been attending regularly because he is being investigated for fraud! This was news to him. He does attend regularly and hasn't committed fraud. He also hasn't received any letter or phonecall form JCP about this. Could this be one of those random Compliance things (although he did say 'fraud') or would it be someone grassing? What should he expect now? What questions will they ask? How long before they officially inform him he is being investigated? Is there anywhere he can get advice (Glasgow)I presume they will want bank statements, but how far back will they want them as he only keeps them for 6 months? Thanks in advance
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9 years 7 months ago #124393 by Gordon
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I'm afraid that at this point it is impossible to say whether this is a random check or one prompted by information received, they may not even be contacted if the DWP decide that that the report (if there is one) is malicious.
Any follow-up could be an interview at their local JC+ or an Interview Under Caution, in the case of the latter it would be worth them finding what solicitors there are in their area.
The DWP may well want to look at bank statements, how far back will depend on their enquiries, your friend should be able to order older statements from their bank although there may be a charge, however, again, there is no point doping this until they are approached.
They can try contacting their JC+ and DWP offices dealing with their claim, but it is entirely possible that any investigation will not be flagged to the people they will have access to.
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I'm afraid that at this point it is impossible to say whether this is a random check or one prompted by information received, they may not even be contacted if the DWP decide that that the report (if there is one) is malicious.
Any follow-up could be an interview at their local JC+ or an Interview Under Caution, in the case of the latter it would be worth them finding what solicitors there are in their area.
The DWP may well want to look at bank statements, how far back will depend on their enquiries, your friend should be able to order older statements from their bank although there may be a charge, however, again, there is no point doping this until they are approached.
They can try contacting their JC+ and DWP offices dealing with their claim, but it is entirely possible that any investigation will not be flagged to the people they will have access to.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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9 years 7 months ago - 9 years 7 months ago #124415 by James
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What if the bank account was closed down in the interim and therefore statements are no longer available from the bank?
Is there any obligation for claimants to retain statements beyond a certain date?
Also what a bank only issues an annual statement & it has gone missing or lost?
Is there any obligation for claimants to retain statements beyond a certain date?
Also what a bank only issues an annual statement & it has gone missing or lost?
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9 years 7 months ago #124417 by bro58
Hi J,
Banks are obliged to keep records of accounts for the preceding 6 years.
So if you hadn't kept them you could request copies from the Bank.
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James wrote: What if the bank account was closed down in the interim and therefore statements are no longer available from the bank?
Is there any obligation for claimants to retain statements beyond a certain date?
Also what a bank only issues an annual statement & it has gone missing or lost?
Hi J,
Banks are obliged to keep records of accounts for the preceding 6 years.
So if you hadn't kept them you could request copies from the Bank.
bro58
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