Are you worried about a DWP benefit fraud investigation?
Benefit Legal Services:
Experts in Benefit Fraud Defence
Whether you have been contacted by the DWP or are worried you might be, Benefit Legal Services are nationwide specialists in defending benefit fraud cases. With over 30 years experience we have an unrivalled reputation in this field.
“Benefit Legal Services stands out for its specialised expertise and client-centered approach, earning strong endorsements from those who have faced stressful benefit fraud investigations and compliance reviews.
If your priority is a solicitor whose sole focus is DWP benefit fraud, Benefit Legal Services is the definitive choice in the UK”Perplexity September 2024
If you are worried about your DWP benefit claim being non-compliant or you are suspected of benefit fraud, and even if you are sure that you haven’t done anything wrong, you will make things much worse by not getting prompt specialist help.
Every year, DWP fraud and compliance teams undertake:
- Over 1.6 million DWP compliance investigations
- Over 150,000 DWP criminal investigations
- Over 30,000 DWP criminal prosecutions
Many of these cases would have been dropped had expert legal advice had been sought at an early stage. For peace of mind and to avoid a criminal record, court proceedings, hefty repayments and even imprisonment – speak to a solicitor today.
A consultation with one of our specialist solicitors is often all it takes to resolve most cases.
Benefit Legal Services are the only law practice in the UK that specialises solely in DWP benefit fraud defence.
We advise and represent in over 1,000 benefit fraud cases each year, we also help many people resolve fraudulent claims before they are discovered thereby avoiding investigation.
Whether it’s the DWP or local council we are the go-to nationwide experts in this area of law. We cover DWP compliance reviews, Interviews Under Caution right through to court hearings.
As a result of working exclusively in this area of law for over 30 years, we have gained a wealth of insight and knowledge into the DWP’s processes and procedures. This means you can rest assured your case will be resolved with the minimum of jeopardy.
Having recently been awarded new powers, the DWP are conducting the biggest benefit fraud crackdown in a generation.
The DWP use many different approaches to detect what they think might be fraudulent claims including informants, data matching, credit reports, utility bills and bank account information. Some of the additional resources they have access to include:
- GMS: a system for detecting bank balances which are over the capital limits.
- RTI: a database updated in real time showing wage and salary information.
- Searchlight: a method of documenting a persons entire work history.
Mrs T v Local Council
Mr M v DWP
Mr M was being investigated by the DWP for a large amount of money that they discovered in his bank account when he was claiming benefits…
Miss A v DWP & Local Council
Miss A was accused of living with her partner when she had claimed benefits on the basis that she was single and living alone…
Mr K v DWP
Mr K contacted us after being asked to attend a telephone compliance interview with the DWP. He received an inheritance some years before…