The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning over fraud as people exploit the social security system amid the cost of living crisis.
There has been a rise in scams as people try and take advantage of the economic climate. Pressures are growing on household budgets and winter energy bills are expected to snowball for many and some are attempting to exploit a Universal Credit cash boost loophole.
As Birmingham Live reports, previous scams have seen people able to secure advanced payments of up to £1,500. This has been on occasions of up to three times and a glitch in the application process saw some land several of these DWP loans, despite not being entitled to the money.
