Who would follow me: the DWP or Insurance Company

On 14th June 2010 a lone man dressed casually came to my home asking for me by name. When I told him that I was that person, he then asked my D.O.B. I called him in to see what it was about (a bit daft really, but just a spontaneous reaction) He then told me that someone by my name had been left a lot of money by a relative in Cardiff.

I immediately told him that it could not be me as I never have had any relatives in Cardiff.

I then became (a little late) suspicious of this man). I asked him if I could photograph him, to which he immediately refused.
I then asked did he have any ID on him and he said "No"
Then I asked if there was anyone whom I could telephone to check things out. He again said "No"

I was trying to think on my feet at the time as I certainly was not expecting him, or his unhelpful replies.

He then said "I can see that it's not you by the 'age' of the person I'm looking for. He walked out of my home very quickly to his car which was parked approx 100 yards away and hidden from immediate sight. I got some of his Reg No. but not enough as he turned drove away too quickly.

Today, over two weeks later, the same man has been at the back of the flats where I live. It is a residential and private looking car park, but several mins after me driving in. I was still in the car park and he drove in, he was in a completely different car (brand new)
but upon seeing me, he drove straight out. My neighbour then called at my home to tell me that this man had been at the back of the flats again and was filming. He took the Reg and it was the same car.

Would the DWP if it was them act like this, they already have my D.O.B. of course, but maybe this man wanted to see my face.

Another possibility is that of an insurance company. 3 years ago, I had a car accident and the time is now fast approaching for this to be settled.

I am in receipt of DLA and some other benefits because of the accident.

In essence, who employs tactics like this 'The DWP or Insurance Companies'?

I do not mix in any dubious circles or anything of the sort, so they can be immediately ruled out.

Kind Regards,

Linsky

Hi linsky, If you have a compensation claim due to be settled shortly i would contact your solicitor ASAP. Let them know what has been happening, then i would report it to the police again ASAP.In any event please let the local police know. Best Wishes

Contact the police.

linsky wrote:

In essence, who employs tactics like this 'The DWP or Insurance Companies'?

debt collectors.

Shortly after i moved into my last home i was plagued by them looking for the previous tenant. the first thing they asked (after me saying i was definitely not that person) was for my date of birth.

i firmly told them to go forth and multiply and slammed the door. they were relentless but got the message after a few months. it could be a case of identity theft?

anyway, its just a thought

I would agree - debt collectors. They will say and do anything to track down their quarry. Highly unlikely to be the DWP, although they do use covert surveillance, it is usually the result of a tip-off from someone who thinks you shouldn't be getting your benefits.

I would report whoever it is to the police immediately. As far as you're concerned it could be anybody and if it were me I would regard them as a threat to my safety.

Good luck.

No, it is not debt collectors as I have no debts.
Thanks for your input though.

Linsky