Barrhead woman stole from public purse claiming benefits she was not entitled to

A Barrhead woman stole from the public purse when she claimed more Carer’s Allowance than what she was entitled too.

Allison Rankin, 51, failed to tell the Department of Work and Pensions that she took on more hours at work – subsequently earning more money than the benefit threshold allows.

Rankin, of Bourock Square admitted between August 15, 2015 and March 31, 2019, she failed to notify the DWP of a change in her circumstances which she knew would affect her entitlement to Carer’s Allowance benefit.