How to handle an interview under caution

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If the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or your local council suspect you may have misled them about something to do with your benefits you might be asked to go to an 'interview under caution'. This could lead to them suspending your benefits and taking you to court.

This guide looks at what happens if your council (which pays Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) or the DWP (which pays most other benefits) invites you to an interview under caution. It may also be useful if another organisation such as the Inland Revenue (HMRC - which pays tax credits) wants to interview you under caution, but you will need to check that the information applies to you.

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The guide will take you through the process, explain what help you can get and suggest ways to help yourself.

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