Benefit Helpline Scams

EDM number 131 in 2009-10, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 19/11/2009.
Categorised under the topic of Benefits policy.

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's benefits enquiries line which offers advice free of charge; and calls on the Government to take action to warn people away from such websites and to ensure the Government's free advice line is sufficiently advertised.

This motion has been signed by a total of 60 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.