In a bid to crack down on benefit fraudsters, the Social Security Department has this morning launched a multimedia campaign to tackle the problem.
Three full-time staff have been employed in the department’s fraud team and will start visiting claimant’s houses to check on their existing claims and circumstances.
The department hopes to claw back at least £400,000 through the campaign, which will be used to fund the new staff members.
‘Benefit cheats will not be tolerated,’ Social Security Minister Ian Gorst said. ‘By introducing these new measures, the department is sending out a clear message that it will ensure value for money for hard-working taxpayers.’
