Light Sentence For Assets Benefit Fraudster

Recorder Abigail Nixon told 52-year-old Mohammed Hussain people who illegally took money from the public purse normally spent time behind bars. But she said Hussain - a man of previous good character - had expressed remorse for his actions and he had repaid the money he pocketed in full. Hussain admitted two charges of benefit fraud and he was given a 36 week jail term, suspended for a year. He must also carry out 100 hours unpaid work.

Hussain at Wolverhampton Crown Court. She said it was to his credit he had admitted his actions from the start, was genuinely sorry and knew he had brought shame on his family. Laura Culley, prosecuting, said Hussain applied for benefits without revealing he also owned a £70,000 home in Watsons Green Road, Dudley, which he was renting out for £125 a week. The recorder told him it was clear he also played a major role in the care of his children and they would suffer if he was sent to jail. Benefit thieves do it for the money. They should have to pay back twice what they stole. They should not be eligible for any benefits until they have, and they should have to do some unpaid work every week until the debt to society is cleared.

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People tell me that credit cards are necessary in today's economy, for the convenience of payment. That is why many people never carry balances. These people are considered "deadbeats" by the credit card industry. Because they don't provide profits to the credit card company. Banks and credit card companies make over 75% of their profits on fees.

See commentary on the Business Week (Registration required) article from the May 2, 2005 issue. The article is titled "Protection Racket,". When you understand this, you understand why they specifically target people who are likely to trigger these fees. My suggestion these days is to cut up your credit card and start using a debit card.

Now, before you go out and do this, there are some things you need to be aware of. First, banks are often setting up "overdraft" protection accounts without your knowledge. If you accidently overdraw your account, they will pay the demand, and then tap into your overdraft account. You get charged exorbitant fees for it, plus interest in some cases. You must request that the bank close this overdraft account, and bounce any demands beyond your balance.

You still get overdraft fees, but you protect yourself being held liable for unathorized demands on your account. If your bank won't do this, go somewhere else. My credit union did it, no problem. Second, set up a checking account specifically for the debit card, and keep only the money you intend to use with the debit card.

Treat your card like cash in your wallet. That way you can block significant unathorized charges. Banking regulations recently changed to allow your ATM/Debit card to be used like a credit card. These are the VISA CHECK CARD and the MASTERMONEY CARD. In other words, the merchant can't tell the difference.