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Frederick’s Overpayment Nightmare | Leeds News
A man in Ipswich got hit with a £2,169 Universal Credit overpayment due to a DWP system error — money he didn’t earn and can’t spend — and now faces pressure to repay it despite flagging the mistake repeatedly. Struggling to make ends meet, he’s stressed and sleepless, arguing that customers shouldn’t pay for government tech failures. While the DWP says they offer repayment plans and claim overpayments are at their lowest since the pandemic, Frederick’s case highlights a broken system that’s punishing the innocent — and he’s hoping for a fair resolution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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