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From MI5 missions to poodles- DWP shares bizarre benefit fraud excuses

The department said the examples show how investigators are tracing false claims and recovering money, including one case involving nearly £71,000.

From out-of-body experiences to secret agent missions, the Department for Work and Pensions has revealed some of the most unusual excuses used by benefit fraudsters when challenged over their claims.

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From MI5 missions to poodles- DWP shares bizarre benefit fraud excuses

From out-of-body experiences to secret agent missions, the Department for Work and Pensions has revealed some of the most unusual excuses used by benefit fraudsters when challenged over their claims.

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theoldhamtimes.co.uk broke the news on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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