Why have I got a letter from DWP saying I owe them money?

If your account has been passed to DWP, it’s probably because you owe money. Usually, your debt would have been owed to a different creditor (which is why you may not recognise their name). They are debt collection agency for other companies and chases customers for payment.

Why do I owe DWP?

Why Would I Owe Money to the DWP? If you have been paid a social benefit, and your circumstances change and you don’t tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), they continue paying you your social benefit. The DWP Debt Management can also contact debt collectors who will help in recovering the debt owed.

Why did I get a letter from the DWP?

I received a letter from DWP Debt Centre Trafford in the past few days. It says I owe them over £500. There is no explanation about what it relates to and there are no workings showing how they have arrived at the figure.

What did the DWP say about my overpayment?

Basically, I’ve just received a letter from the DWP to say that there has been an overpayment of £24,000! over the last 5 years due to my/family savings!I really don’t know what to do,,,I have 3 young children and not at work.any advice welcome.I’m so depressed.: (

What did DWP say I owed them £5000?

Poor you and your family. Tax credits said we owed them £5000 a while back which we had no way of paying. They stopped our credits and I’m assuming it’s been paid off that way as we recently made a new claim and are now receiving them again.

Can you Bin A DWP debt management letter?

If you receive a letter from DWP, it is legitimate, so don’t bin it! DWP collects debts owed to individuals, businesses and organisations including HMRC (for whom they collect unpaid tax and tax credit overpayments).

What to do if you owe money to the DWP?

The can use debt collectors but they’re toothless and give up after three letters. The DWP would more than likely go for a Direct Earnings Attachment if your wife is working and the amount is based on a sliding scale. For example, someone doing 16 hours a week @ minimum wage would have the grand sum of £4 a week deducted from their wages.

How much do DWP claim back per week?

NB. THIS IS SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS QUESTION BUT NEEDS FRESH LEGAL EYES TO ASSESS FACTS, NOT JOMO1972 PLEASE DUE … read more DWP are demanding repayment of £4,300 overpayment (Their error) by claiming back £9.72 per week starting next month.

When do you get a letter saying you owe money?

There is no explanation about what it relates to and there are no workings showing how they have arrived at the figure. I have tried calling the call centre but cannot get through. I wait for 10 to 15 minutes and then the line cuts. The letter states I have until 6 December to make contact. Then they will pass this to debt collectors.