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<p>The Department is committed to reducing fraud and error and considers information
from a range of sources to progress our investigations. We work hard to identify perpetrators
of fraud and ensure we take appropriate prosecution action.</p><p> </p><p>We routinely
gather intelligence to assist our understanding of anyone seeking to abuse the safety
net that Universal Credit offers. Any exploitation of advance payments is not acceptable,
and we are seeking to identify the perpetrators and ensure we take appropriate prosecution
action. We have a dedicated team of investigators working on this issue and we regularly
raise awareness with our front line staff who understand the risks and raise concerns
as appropriate through referrals to Fraud colleagues.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed
to keeping all Universal Credit services and processes, including advance payments,
under review and will make improvements to address any vulnerabilities in the system.
The protection of our most vulnerable claimants remains of paramount importance to
us.</p>
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