Consumer Fight Back
Summary
Many people who are turned down for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits are winning when they appeal at independent tribunals. A consumer group also found that fake holiday rentals can appear on Booking.com, raising concerns about how well the site checks listings.Key Facts
- Thousands of people are challenging denied Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decisions.
- Most of these appeals at tribunals are successful.
- There are problems with the accuracy of initial PIP assessments.
- A consumer group called Which? tested Booking.com by creating a fake rental at 10 Downing Street.
- This test showed that fraudulent holiday listings can sometimes pass through Booking.com’s checks.
- The program also discusses openly talking about debt and sharing personal finance stories.
- Listeners are invited to share their experiences by emailing the show.
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