Flatmate and JCP

[Ubiquitious]

I claim JSA, HB and CTB. I have not told my flatmate of my unemployed status and have been claiming for 18months.

 

I don't work or anything and to be honest it is none of his business. He works full time and I have disclosed him on all benefits forms.

 

Today out of the blue he got a phone call on his moble from the local JPC. Fortunately he just put the phone down as he did not think it was for him.

 

I thought data protection laws would prevent them from calling about my claim? On top of that I have never given his contact details to the JCP.

 

It is probably just the case of a mistaken number. However I would very much not like them to discuss my claim with my joint tenant. Can they?

 

We have a two bed flat, both with ensuites we only share kitchen and living room. No joint accounts or property.

 

My Dad every so often does transfer me money to keep the bills paid. At most this is £500 every 3 months (not regular) and I am always paranoid that they will accuse me of fraud due to this.

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They won't accuse you of fraud if you declare the money your Dad gives you so if you are declaring it there is nothing to worry about at all.

 

What evidence is there that the phone call your flat mate received was about you?

[Ubiquitious]

No evidence. Just been paranoid I think.