Fraud
DWP blew tens of millions in taxpayer cash on fighting disability benefit claims
DWP blew tens of millions in taxpayer cash on fighting disability benefit claims
The latest figures mean that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has spent more than £400m on staff costs related to personal independence payment (PIP) appeals since the benefit was introduced in 2013
Millions of young Brits have lost money to online scams – and it’s getting worse
Millions of young Brits have lost money to online scams – and it’s getting worse
Tech-savvy young people may think they are immune to internet trickery. But staggering new figures tell a different story
I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
Over half of Facebook Marketplace rental listings may be scams, Generation Rent warned last year. Harleen Nottay’s investigation into the growing threat saw her confront fake landlords on Channel 4
DWP’s benefit fraud crackdown blasted as an ‘assault’ on the ‘disabled, sick and elderly’
DWP’s benefit fraud crackdown blasted as an ‘assault’ on the ‘disabled, sick and elderly’
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’: Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’: Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account
Scam victims will get guaranteed refunds from banks under new scheme – but it comes with a warning
Scam victims will get guaranteed refunds from banks under new scheme – but it comes with a warning
Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: ‘PIP fraud is a non-issue’
Almost no recorded cases of disability benefit fraud despite DWP crackdown: ‘PIP fraud is a non-issue’
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 ‘agents’ to investigate universal credit claimants
DWP sparks outcry with plan to hire 2,500 ‘agents’ to investigate universal credit claimants
DWP should keep targeting benefit fraud gangs – not disabled people and carers, campaigners say
DWP should keep targeting benefit fraud gangs – not disabled people and carers, campaigners say
DWP recruiting ‘covert surveillance officers’ to snoop on benefit claimants: ‘I fear for the future’
DWP recruiting ‘covert surveillance officers’ to snoop on benefit claimants: ‘I fear for the future’
Everything you need to know about UK’s shameful Post Office scandal
Everything you need to know about UK’s shameful Post Office scandal
Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It’s a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
Philippe Moryoussef is on the run for a crime that might not exist. It’s a scandal that leads back to the centre of the 2008 financial crisis
Government accused of ‘complacent disregard’ for taxpayers’ money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
Government accused of ‘complacent disregard’ for taxpayers’ money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
‘Imposter firms’ are posing as financial support. Here’s how to spot them.
‘Imposter firms’ are posing as financial support. Here’s how to spot them.
Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
Identity theft: How to stay safe and protect yourself
Consumers urged to watch out for ‘phantom goods’ scams
