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My twin did it: the benefit fraudsters' bizarre excuses

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A list of ridiculous excuses made by benefit fraudsters who have been caught trying to cover up their crime has been released.



People making false claims for benefit told inspectors they didn't realise they were on benefit, must have their identity stolen – or had an identical twin making claims.



Ministers published the list to highlight the £1.6 billion of taxpayer's money lost through fraud in benefits and tax credits each year.



A survey by fraud investigators revealed their top ten worst excuses used by benefit cheats:




Link to list: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/...t-the-benefit-fraudsters-bizarre-excuses.html
 
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Must be an evil twin!
 
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