Investigators allege that Judith Blackmore, from Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire, claimed benefits and a reduced council tax bill while failing to disclose that she was in a relationship. The outlet reports she received support for more than six years after declaring herself single.
According to the report, investigators later found photos posted on her Facebook account, including wedding, honeymoon and hen-do images. The publication says these posts contradicted the information provided when she applied for and continued receiving benefits and related discounts.
The reporting focuses on the use of personal social media evidence to challenge the accuracy of the claims made to obtain public support. It also frames the alleged loss to taxpayers as about £44,000, based on the period of payments and the claimed entitlement. Other outlets are not included in the provided materials, so differences in emphasis or detail across sources cannot be assessed here.
