I'm a single mum and got £4.3k in UC this month – I've run out of cash & am begging people to donate to my boob job fund

The Sun

11 hours ago

A SINGLE mother has claimed that she got paid more than £4,300 this month in Universal Credit, but has already run out of money.
As a result, Ebony Wood, 26, who is currently not working and is living off of benefits, is now begging strangers online for cash.
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Not only this, but she's even asking people to donate to her GoFundMe page, so that she can treat herself to a boob job.
The young mother, who calls herself Bonnie and lives in a council property, shared a short clip on social media and wrote: 'I've ran out of Universal Credit, donate to my GoFundMe.'
Clapping back to taxpayers, Bonnie filmed herself cleaning her filthy kitchen sink and said: 'I might be a single mum on Universal Credit, but at least I'm not dumb.
'You lot literally have to work 40 hours a week to get half of what I get - I literally get given £4,000 a month from the government.'
While Bonnie asked trolls to 'stop putting hate' in her comments, she showed off her messy home and slammed: 'If it wasn't for you lot working full time and paying taxes, I would not even have these grey Tommy Hilfiger leggings.'
But moments later, in response to a comment that accused her of lying about her Universal Credit payments, which are given to UK residents with a low income or those who need help with their living costs, Bonnie shared a screenshot of what she claimed to be her most recent payment - a hefty £4,320.98.
In response to the hater, who blamed her for spreading ' rage bait ' content online, Bonnie said: 'Why would I lie? That's what I got paid like two weeks ago.
'Don't be jealous because I get given double what you earn in a month - I practically get your monthly wages in a week.'
On Bonnie's profile, she has since shared a link to her GoFundMe page, whereby she is asking the public to donate to her boob job fund.
She has an ambitious target of £2,200 and at the time of writing, had raised just £10 thanks to two donations.
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While she can't afford to pay for the surgery herself, the mother claimed that she 'deserves to feel good' but stressed that getting the cosmetic work done 'isn't about vanity'.
Social media users fume
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ bonniedontcare, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 344,000 views, 7,503 likes and 1,351 comments.
Social media users were horrified by Bonnie's claims, with many eagerly sharing their views in the comments.
One person said: 'This is embarrassing.'
What help is available for parents?
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Another added: 'What in the benefits Britain is going on here?'
money from tax payers is mad.'
If it wasn't for you lot working full time and paying taxes, I would not even have these grey Tommy Hilfiger leggings
Bonnie
At the same time, someone else wrote: 'Stop boasting.'
Meanwhile, someone else fumed: 'This honestly infuriates me!!!!'
But that's not all, as another rudely chimed in and questioned: "What in the Jeremy Kyle is happening here?"
How much Universal Credit can you get?
TRYING to work out how much Universal Credit you can get can be overwhelming.
There are so many different elements that can affect your claim and it makes the whole process even more complicated.
There are several free calculators that you can use to help you get an estimate, such as Gov.UK, Citizen's Advice, MoneySavingExpert, StepChange and Turn2Us.
You will need:
Details of all your income, such as existing benefits, tax credits, earnings from employment and your pensions,
Details of your partner's income if you're married, in a civil partnership or living with someone as a couple. You will be assessed as a couple
Information on any savings you have,
How much you pay in council tax per year, and whether you get any discounts, reductions or exemptions,
Details of your rent or mortgage payments,
Employment and income information about anyone else living with you, such as grown-up children,
Details about your carer's allowance if you receive it.
You'll need to make sure that the information provided is as accurate as possible to get the truest estimate.