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1 week 3 days ago #301555 by kittyroo
Bank Account Statement was created by kittyroo
Next week I have to go to the jobcentre with my ID and bank statements. This is already a gross invasion of my privacy, but could you tell me whether they are allowed to question how and what I spend my money on? Are they allowed to ask me questions about what certain items are, or can they only look to check that I dont actually have millions in the bank ? it's making me very anxious that I will be forced to go line by line.
thanks

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1 week 2 days ago #301567 by David
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Hi kittyroo

Have you a companion you could take with you for moral support? You can tell the Jobcentre security guards that your companion is there as you have a disability. You can just say " no comment " to any intrusive questions. Better to say that than risk an emotional response.

David

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1 week 2 days ago #301611 by kittyroo
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thanks but are they legally entitled to ask questions about my bank account?

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1 week 2 days ago #301613 by David
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Hi kittyroo

Unfortunately Yes if its related to whether you meet the DWP rules regarding savings and income.

David

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