Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Photograph all claimants for DWP Benefits
Closed
82 signatures
What the petition asks
I think many unregistered people are claiming benefits. I think that people are claiming the same benefit several times using different names. Photographs should be taken of claimants and cross checked for previous claims.
I think fraud is a major problem within the UK benefits system. In the 2023–2024 financial year, the UK government lost an estimated £7.4 billion due to fraud and error in the benefit system.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
82
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
27 Feb 2025
Closed
27 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.