BENEFIT HELPLINE SCAMS

Motion Text

That this House seeks to raise awareness of disingenuous benefit advice helplines which charge callers extortionate rates; is concerned by websites that advertise benefits advice and charge callers £1.50 per minute; notes that people in need of benefit advice and support are often those who are the most financially challenged and cannot afford these extortionate rates; further notes the Government Benefit Enquiry Line which offers such advice free of charge; and calls on the Government to take steps to warn people away from such websites and to ensure the Government's free advice line is sufficiently advertised.