JSA/DWP overpayment!?

[Mb.88]

Re: JSA/DWP overpayment!?

There is little you can do until you know what course the DWP is going to take Mb.
There's no point in in trying to guess what will or will not happen as [MENTION=49370]Kati[/MENTION] has quite
rightly there's been a mistake which can be sorted out.

nem

That's my biggest problem! I always think of the worst no matter what the details. It was a mistake and I hope it's sorted out straight forward! I'm a complete mess. Every time I stand up I feel like I'm going to faint. Need to eat and sleep but can't. Aw this is rubbish. Thanks again for the reply's!

[Mb.88]

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Stop googling xxxx It's like having a headache and googling and being convinced you're about to drop dead.... so stop it. Chill. And call the DWP debt management team ( on Kati's link) Monday and sort it out. They might just say wait for a letter, but at least you've done something proactive rather than just winding yourself up That really is all you can do, and it really will not be as bad as you think then you'll feel like a plank for getting yourself in a tizwaz about it xxx

Oh and if you must google, stop with the googling of FRAUD and just google overpayments - you haven't committed fraud, just made a mistake due to a misrep by the Job Centre lacky xxxx

Thank you for the reply I really appreciate it! Everything you've said I keep telling myself I swear lol! I done the same before when a wisdom tooth was coming in. It was later than the rest so I thought it was wrong and would have to have it surgically removed. Turned out it was fine lol. That's what I'm like. Saying that, this is a bit different. As I said I keep telling myself what you've said but that's just my word though! That's why I'm worrying so much! They can just call me a lier. I have no proof. Was a quick convo with an advisor which will cost me over a grand n a half. Keep saying it but thanks for reply's appreciated everyone x

[Mb.88]

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I mean if it comes to an IUC then they will obviously claim an advisor wouldn't say that. I cannot prove nowt!

Also the reason of me talking fraud is I read somewhere that if they have been in touch with your employer then there investigation fraud.

Sorry to keep posting guys, you can probably tell how bad I am just by posting.

[Amethyst]

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It's fine, rant away it's what we are here for

What is your worst case scenario then ? ( ie. what is worrying you most about this ? )

[Mb.88]

Re: JSA/DWP overpayment!?

It's fine, rant away it's what we are here for

What is your worst case scenario then ? ( ie. what is worrying you most about this ? )

Thank you! Don't want to seem annoying. Worst case I think would be for them to send me a letter to come for an IUC. Followed by they don't believe me basically think I'm telling lies, then prosecute me. I don't know how it works. Would I have to go to court then possibly worse? Pretty much that tbh. I 100% didn't work and not tell them on purpose. But as I said they can call me a lier, job centre advisor wouldn't say that it's wrong ect, accused of fraud. Prosecuted taking to court and who knows. I can't go to jail even for a small amount of time, being away from my kids would kill me. And I need to support my partner as well as them.

[Amethyst]

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Okay, well Jail isn't going to happen - if you have been googling you'll have seen some £20k frauds have only been given suspended sentences and community work orders - so put that out of your mind.
Court and prosecution doesn't often happen under £5k. If you can start making repayments asap (ie when you call the debt team on Monday) then that will help your case and show it was a genuine mistake that you're trying to sort out. What have you done in between November 24th ( when you got the letter ) - well you've been to the job centre and discussed it with an advisor -

She could tell I didn't know the full 16 hour scenario a she said you AREN'T ??? in any trouble you just new to give your payslips in.

and ?? been worrying and watching the letter box ??

Also ''Mark'' isn't working for the DWP for a reason... the job centre will know he was giving dodgy advice I suspect, if anything did end up going to court that could be looked into.

Also on Monday you could get in contact with Citizens Advice... they might be able to help allay your fears, and if you did end up with an IUC they might be able to put you in touch with a solicitor who can help you with the interview etc (IF IT GETS TO THAT) xxx

[Kati]

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ok ... worst case is they take you to court??

IF that did happen (and I'm not saying it will) you would be given a chance to arrange repayments then!

Until you've received a letter I'd be tempted to carry on as normal xx

[Mb.88]

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Yeah I've seen them on Google, I've googled everything, I'm finding myself reading the same posts I've already read! 4 days of this, morning to night. Can't google any more tbh nothing else to read ha!

Well it's way under 5. I was only paid 1700 odds over the entire course of being on JSA. I was entitled to a few full of they pays then over paid the rest but always would have been entitled to something. And as I said when I made a claim I wasn't working whatsoever. Just know a letters coming just before Xmas day. I'll put it out my head or try then just before Xmas it will happen. As I said just praying it's an overpayment letter nothing more!

Sorry I'm not quoting, it's a nightmare on my phone and end up deleting some or typing in the wrong bit.

[wales01man]

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Until you get contact from DWP sit back and enjoy the Christmas you wont go to Jail they will tell you off and take back any money you were not entitled to if the prove it you made a mistake simple as that as my doctor says do not google anything its full of bad things no good for the brain .
Above all stop worrying

[Mb.88]

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Just had a check of this before I signed off for the night. Thanks walesman I appreciate the advice. It's funny, I've told people not to google stuff for that reason but yet I never seem to take my own advice! And guys this must be the first time in days my hearts not felt like its gonna pop out! No butterflies nothing! For now anyway! But yeah I thank you all! Sometimes you just need abit of reassurance! My partner has said almost everything you guys have but I'm taking it as she's just trying to make me feel better ect. Turns out she knows more than I think lol! I just live in my own world in worry city. Hopefully I'm not like this forever ha! I will keep you all updated when I hear if that's ok!? May need a bit of advice, maybe not! Anyway I'll try sit back and chill and enjoy Christmas! If I don't appear on here before hand I hope you all have a good Christmas guys !

Michael.

[Kati]

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Us girls know A LOT of things you guys don't even realise :lol:

Enjoy Christmas with your missus and kids ... we're always here if you need a shoulder to cry on or an ear to bend :nod:

K xx

[Amethyst]

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.... and GO TO BED xxx

[wales01man]

Re: JSA/DWP overpayment!?

Now tell us all Kati so we can realise?