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writes:I am claiming Job seekers Allowance.In April, i moved out my moms an moved into my girlfriends, however my girlfriend is in a relationship with her husband.I haven't told the Job centre that iv moved in with my girlfriend, i have told the however i have changed address. I didn't think i had to tell them i had a partner because she is married and i cant claim for her.I have been advised by a close mate that by not telling them i have a girlfriend and moved in with them, i am conducting fraud.So at my "back to work" interview i shall take my girlfriend along to help explain the situation.Any ideas on what will happen, am i committing fraud etc?Your thoughts will be greatly received.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (14 September 2008):
Haven't you seen all those adverts on bus shelters? YES! This is exactly the kind of thing you HAVE to tell them about, or they will prosecute you.
Tell them you have moved in with your girlfriend.
They will probably cut your benefits because they will assume she is going to help support you.
The Job Centre is a horrible horrible place and my advice is just to get out of there as soon as you can. I HATED being on Job Seekers Allowance. I gave up on them after they told me I could lose my benefit because I organised myself some Work Experience. It's the most stupid thing in the world.
So my advice is to go and get a job. Get anything so you can get off JSA and out of their evil clutches. There are loads of jobs going for Christmas staff in shops at the moment. Go there. Then you can look for something better while you work.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 September 2008): Based upon the limited information you post, the answer is: it depends.First of all, it depends upon whether you are claiming JSA based upon your NI contributions, or if you get the benefit based upon your income. If it is contribution based, then there isnt a problem. If its based on your income, there very well may be.This again depends upon where you consider your home. Is it with your family, or with your girlfriend. If its the latter, then her circumstances would be taken into account when looking at your claim. Thus, again it depends upon what is happening with her husband. This I am unclear on.As you can see therefore, this is a complex area and one you need detailed advice on. I would suggest that you visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau and ask them. The advice they give is free and independant.If you have been being overpaid, it is likely that the Job Centre will ask for the money back. This can be paid back over a period of time. There is a chance that you could face a criminal charge but given the amounts concerned, this seems unlikely.Hope this helps
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reader, littlesuziepie  +, writes (14 September 2008):
 It depends on how much they look into your situation.
If your gf is married and with someone else legally and your concidered just a room mate to them in the household then I wouldn't think you need to say she is your gf to them.
If you and her are not officially with each other then its not the job centers business to know whom you are sleeping with. So no way are you committing anything.
You should tell them you moved and who lives in the house with you and that you share financial responsibilities if you do.
But no let me be clear on this. If she is married and you are just having an affair with her then no no no you do not not not have to tell them about it.
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