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Linda Howard

DWP may investigate your benefit claim and this is the type of evidence they look at

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared details of a new plan to stop £4 billion being lost in fraud and error over the next five years.

The £613 million 'Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System' crackdown will look into the benefit claims of people across the UK.

There are more then 20 people claiming State Pension or benefits from the DWP and the 2,000 strong team will be dedicated to reviewing more than two million existing Universal Credit claims.

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