Benefit fraud

Benefit fraud

Middlesbrough based Watson Woodhouse have a team of dedicated benefit fraud solicitors working in Teesside and across the UK. If you are facing allegations of benefit fraud and are unsure where to turn, we recommend starting with a conversion via one of our highly trained legal professionals. Please get in touch with the team today to request a free initial consultation.

Our solicitors deal with all aspects of fraud including benefit, mortgage, online, insurance and tax fraud.

Benefit Fraud Solicitors

Allegations of benefit fraud can be highly distressing. If you have been accused of deliberately or dishonestly claiming benefits of which you’re not entitled to, it’s important to seek specialist advice in the first instance. Even if you’re completely innocent, it’s vital to ascertain expert support. You may be asked to attend an interview under caution or even summoned to court. Dealing with this alone is not only worrying, it could be detrimental to the outcome of your case.

Benefit fraud is a criminal offence which may result in repayments, fines, Community Orders or even imprisonment for the most serious cases. With a benefit fraud solicitor on your side you’re given the best chance of highlighting your case. We’ll discuss every likely happening with you, proving fully transparent throughout.

Benefit Fraud Specifics

Benefit fraud occurs when individuals fail to disclose a nondependent who they live with. It also includes the withholding of information in relation to their income or property and providing a false address.

Most benefit fraud cases qualify for legal aid, so our expert help will not cost you anything. However, in the unlikely situation that you do not qualify for legal aid, we will agree with you an affordable fixed fee for our services with no hidden charges or costs. We’re here to guide you through the process, ensuring you understand everything about your case.

Due to time consuming investigations, benefit fraud cases can be long-lasting. Our specialist benefit fraud solicitors will assist throughout from initial allegations to court representation (should the latter be necessary).  We appreciate this is a stressful time due to the possibility of losing some or all of your benefits. Your benefits fraud solicitor is available to advise and support you throughout significant financial difficulties.

Benefit Overpayment

Benefit overpayment is not the same as benefit fraud as it can be caused by different reasons, including incorrect calculation by the investigating authority.