2006-12-02 00:14:24 · 8 answers · asked by alan T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2006-12-02 00:17:08 · update #1
ive not been caught doing anything wrong.
its for housing benifit
2006-12-02 00:21:04 · update #2
If it's for housing benefit then it's the Council, not the DSS, who deal with it.
They will want to see your full bank statement. If you don't provide it, they can refuse to pay benefit.
2006-12-02 02:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benefits agency will need to be sure that your claim is fully supported with evidence on earnings, spending. If you have nothing to hide, why worry ?
The law on money laudering and fraud make this an issue for any public servant.
If your not happy or feel there is a particular wrong here, then you can ask the Data protection office or the Ombudsman to look into it, but you might need to show them what you do not want to show the benefits agency.... darn !!!!!!!
Make a complaint to the office manager or ask to see the complaints policy, that often seems to help.
2006-12-02 05:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by kenjinuk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DHSS have permission to see any documents they request, in order to prevent Benifit Fraud (where claimants are claiming funds to which they are not entitled).
Although The money may be needed it is not worth being caught as it is a serious offence.
2006-12-02 01:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by bluegreenash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, they just ask for the last 3 months' statements. I have to deal with this every year, too. They like to check if you're still entitled to receive benefits, or if you have too much in savings to qualify for benefits. There is a limit to how much you can have in savings before they stop giving them to you, & they like to see you haven't gone over that.
2006-12-02 00:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DSS have the right to see anything they wish relating to your Bank including full statements. They are a law unto themselves and that comes from a solicitor!
2006-12-02 00:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by Spiny Norman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally if you dont show it to them then they can refuse not to pay you any benefit, take the whole statement...if you want the benefit
2006-12-02 00:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh dear,been working on the side have we? i really dont know but surely people cant look at such a private document?
2006-12-02 00:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can ... they can also intercept your mail if they think u are a benefits cheat ....
2006-12-02 00:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋