A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns that DWP fraud investigators might use neighbours to investigate benefit fraud cases, with DWP now giving their response The DWP assists roughly 22.7 million people throughout the UK (stock) (Image: shapecharge via Getty Images)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified whether investigators might approach a claimant's neighbours during a benefit fraud investigation. The details emerged following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, which also questioned the use of video surveillance by neighbours in such inquiries. ‌

The DWP, which oversees State Pension and welfare benefits , assists roughly 22.7 million people throughout Great Britain. Latest figures from the 2024 Fraud and Error in the Benefit

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