CBTM05160 – Misrepresentation: Meaning of misrepresentation

Misrepresentation can occur where;

• a written statement made by a claimant in connection with a claim is incorrect or incomplete,

R (SB) 3/90

(This constitutes misrepresentation even where there has been a full disclosure of the material fact in connection with an earlier claim for benefit)

or

• a written statement made by an interviewing officer, based on information supplied by the claimant, is found to be incorrect or incomplete

or

• part of a claim form is left blank,

or

• an oral statement is incorrect or incomplete,

or

• an instrument of payment is cashed following a relevant change of circumstances.