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1 year 8 months ago #284565 by Miss Munch
UC asking to look at bank statements - legal? was created by Miss Munch
Hi folks, I was "randomly selected" by the UC "review team" this year, which meant being asked to scan and send in a number of things including my tenancy agreement and bank statement's for three months - which I felt uncomfortable about - is this legal? Can I refuse? - more to the point if it happens again, without being penalized in some way.. Thankyou very much for your help.

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1 year 8 months ago #284579 by latetrain
Replied by latetrain on topic UC asking to look at bank statements - legal?
Hi Miss Munch

Yes it is legal, DWP are verifying that you do not have any savings that you have not declared as any savings over £6k will affect your entitlement.

You can refuse to show your bank statement, but your claim will be suspended until you comply, after a month your claim would be closed.

Gary
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