27 Jan 2010

Small punishment for benefit thief

Kate Hampson, from St Helens, who duped the authorities out of more than £1,105, has been warned about her future behaviour after pleading guilty to two counts of benefit fraud.

She failed to declare that she had started work, meaning she was paid £840.45 in Housing Benefit and £265.05 in Council Tax Benefit.

She was given a two year conditional discharge and must pay back the full £1105.50 and £280 costs.

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