http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10922261

David Cameron has defended plans to use credit rating firms to "go after" people fraudulently claiming benefits.

He said the firms, which check spending on things like bills and credit cards, would help cut fraud of £1.5bn a year.

One firm, Experian, said it was in talks over a deal which could see it get a "bounty" for cheats it uncovers.

"Private companies use all sorts of different means to make sure they are not defrauded, why should the state be any different," Mr Cameron said.

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Ibrahim Hasan

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