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Please give generously 11:01 - Nov 19 with 6042 viewsfactual_blue

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Please give generously on 18:56 - Nov 19 with 1039 viewsjeera

Please give generously on 18:52 - Nov 19 by J2BLUE

Just googled it. On Citizen's Advice it says they will have an appointment with you to go through your circumstances. People could lie, there's no denying that, but it's quite clear the vast majority of the people genuinely need help.


It's sad that the default response to a crisis isn't sympathy for people in need, but instead is an immediate look to discredit and look for blame.

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Please give generously on 18:59 - Nov 19 with 1025 viewsBackToRussia

Please give generously on 18:52 - Nov 19 by J2BLUE

Just googled it. On Citizen's Advice it says they will have an appointment with you to go through your circumstances. People could lie, there's no denying that, but it's quite clear the vast majority of the people genuinely need help.


If they're lying that also means they need help.

When did people get so stingy that they begrudge other people eating?

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Please give generously on 19:02 - Nov 19 with 1013 viewsJ2BLUE

Please give generously on 18:59 - Nov 19 by BackToRussia

If they're lying that also means they need help.

When did people get so stingy that they begrudge other people eating?


I agree. Just to be clear I was simply acknowledging that some people might be lying because I know how the argument will go. If 1% are frauds, 100% can't be trusted. I completely disagree.

It's a shame we can't erase Black Friday and change it to Giving Friday. Such small amounts make such a big difference to so many.

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Please give generously on 19:04 - Nov 19 with 1010 viewsfactual_blue

Please give generously on 18:56 - Nov 19 by jeera

It's sad that the default response to a crisis isn't sympathy for people in need, but instead is an immediate look to discredit and look for blame.


Strictly speaking Jobcentre staff are not allowed to refer claimants to food banks. They 'signpost' them.

Fortunately staff on the ground are more helpful, knowing the terrible consequences of this government's disgusting attitude to those they condemn to this extreme poverty.

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Please give generously on 19:07 - Nov 19 with 999 viewsBackToRussia

Please give generously on 19:02 - Nov 19 by J2BLUE

I agree. Just to be clear I was simply acknowledging that some people might be lying because I know how the argument will go. If 1% are frauds, 100% can't be trusted. I completely disagree.

It's a shame we can't erase Black Friday and change it to Giving Friday. Such small amounts make such a big difference to so many.


Aye, wasn't addressing you personally just the point raised.

Redistribution of wealth and food my friend! Plenty to go round for us all.

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Please give generously on 19:14 - Nov 19 with 986 viewsBanksterDebtSlave

Please give generously on 17:01 - Nov 19 by FrowsyArmLarry

I know people who have gone to the trouble of selling their house, the husband ‘disappearing’ abroad with the money while the wife goes into a refuge until getting a council house. Then the husband returns (skint obviously). So yeah, I wouldn’t put anything past anyone


Are you in a non descript looking apartment block in St Petersburg ?

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Please give generously on 19:20 - Nov 19 with 976 viewsFrowsyArmLarry

Please give generously on 18:37 - Nov 19 by factual_blue

From what you say, they were involved in a fictious or collusive desertion in order to obtain benefits. That's a crime, prosecutable under either the relevant SS legislation, or the Theft Act.

As you could report this crime email anonymously, nobody would know it was you.

If you don't want to report people for fraud, don't complain about it.

And to stop you asking, I've had people imprisoned for benefit fraud.
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To be fair I’m going back to 2012. I also don’t know whether the husband returned or not... he wouldn’t be the first Pakistani guy I know to go to visit family without telling his wife he’s actually getting married
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