New DWP measures to tackle people fraudulently claiming PIP payments each month

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed it is “committed” to tackling fraud and error within the benefits system, including recovering debts generated by Personal Independent Payments (PIP).

Conservative MP Sir John Hayes recently asked DWP what steps the Department is taking to “tackle people fraudulently claiming PIP”.

In a written response, DWP Minister Andrew Western, explained new measures being introduced to “prevent fraud entering the system based on the types of cases and trends we have seen”.

This includes “introducing more rigorous checks for customers changing personal details, including bank accounts”. Mr Western said: “DWP is committed to tackling fraud and error in the benefits system and to the recovery of debts, including those generated by Personal Independent Payments.“Working closely with counter fraud experts, the DWP has introduced measures to prevent fraud entering the system based on the types of cases and trends we have seen.” These include: The Minister continued: “DWP is delivering against key counter fraud activity, including investing in counter fraud professionals and building data analytical capabilities.