Benefit fraud

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Benefit fraud is falsely claiming money from the government. Typically, defrauding a government by falsely claiming state help or money. It is the subject of much media frenzy in the UK and Australia.

Recently, the United Kingdom Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an aggressive campaign against benefit frauds and thefts using visual media using "No ifs, No buts" as slogan to raise awareness.

Prosecution may occur under the Social Security Administration Act or Theft Act.

Types of fraud that are committed are where people claim they are living alone, but are living with other people and do not give information on them. Claims are also made from empty properties, or people do not give details of all their income or capital.

[edit] External links

• Benefit fraud ring funds Islamic terrorists, The Telegraph, November 18, 2001
• What is a benefit fraud by the Department for Work and Pensions, UK.