The Welfare system and criteria for eligibility can often be very confusing. You may be accused of Welfare Benefit Fraud if it is thought that you have knowingly claimed welfare benefits which you are not entitled to. This may include financial, medical or food assistance. If you are facing these allegations contact our expert fraud solicitors for a free initial consultation on 0845 144 1441 or complete our online enquiry form.
If you are accused of this offence you may be invited to an interview but the specific details or what you are accused of are unlikely to be stated or you may receive a summons to court. The alleged offence could range from failing to report employment status, to failing to report a change in eligibility status. Before attending an interview or court summons you should consult a specialist Fraud solicitor. After we have ascertained the precise alleged offence it may be that an interview is not appropriate and we are best placed to advise you of your course of action.
At Stephensons you will benefit not only from our expertise as fraud defendant solicitors but also our knowledge of the benefits eligibility system. We have a community care department that has over 25 years of experience of helping individuals in relation to benefits, meaning that our fraud solicitors have the added benefit of being able to draw on this specialist knowledge.
Prosecutions for Benefit fraud can result in a number of actions ranging from a custodial sentence through to fines.
