A million Brits could have benefit payments stopped including Universal Credit unless they act now

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One million Brits could have benefit payments stopped including Universal Credit unless they act now

A MILLION people could have their benefits payments stopped if they don't respond to a government check.

But Citizens Advice is warning that even people who do qualify could see payments stopped if they don't respond in time., Job Seekers Allowance and Employee and Support Allowance, so people could apply without visiting a Jobcentre. But now, DWP has announced that it is checking a million Universal Credit cases - one sixth of the total - to make sure that claims weren't fraudulent.in the twelve months to the end of March 2021.

You may be visited by a department for work and pensions official or asked to attend an interview if fraud is suspected plus any benefits may be suspended during the investigation. If you do not answer then your Work Coach will send a journal message to advise that DWP is calling and trying to reach you.

Citizens Advice is advising that claimants make sure contact details are up to date and try to check their online journal at least once a week for new notifications.

Source: Loan Digest (loandigest.net)

 

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