[ssf] Re: BBC: On the Fiddle Programme

[Chris Malins]

Isn't it possible that the programme could give the impression that the 
government is experiencing some success with combatting benefit fraud, 
and therefore encourage people to feel a little more positive about 
benefits, and to believe that cheats are being dealt with. I think its 
only fair to check out the way they present it first.

Chris

Mr Jase Malgod wrote:
>>  BBC: Scroungers 'On The Fiddle'
>> The BBC is to screen a series about benefit cheats
>> called �On The Fiddle�, this programme is coming
>> at a very sensitive time when the Green Paper on
>> Disability Benefit reform is due. It�s a
>> �documentary series� starting tomorrow night which
>> follows a team of investigators who are tracking down
>> fraudulent claimants of benefits.
> 
> 
> The series began last night (mon 8:30) and continues next week. Would be 
> good to track down a copy to see their 'spin' on it. Doubtless the fact 
> fraud runs at just 2% won't be trumpeted, or the other difficuties as 
> stated... cheers,
> Jason
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