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Problems with post, PIP and the PSNI on avoiding scams

Problems with the post - Kellin McCloskey from the Consumer Council is live in the studio to look at all things postal, benefit reform and the PSNI answer your questions on scams.

Problems with the post - Kellin McCloskey from the Consumer Council is live in the studio to look at all things postal as we hear from one lady paying to receive a long distance present. As we are right slap bang in the middle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday what better time to get a refresher course on how to keep yourself safe from the scammers. Chief Supt Simon Walls joins us to answer your questions about keeping one step ahead of the fraudsters. More than 100,000 people in Northern Ireland are being reassessed for PIP. One of the most controversial aspects of the reform was a proposal that those with a terminal illness must sign a form stating they have only six months to live to secure benefits. It's a clause that was put under the spotlight when a review into benefit reform was carried out by Walter Radar and his team in June this year. He said it should be scrapped but this week the Department for Communities rejected this.

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Sat 24 Nov 2018 09:45

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  • Sat 24 Nov 2018 09:45

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