alt Hacker NewsWhen was the last time you were called to personally appear and report to the German government, so that they could verify that you are in the country, and not somewhere else?
Benefits aren't collected in cash, they are sent to bank accounts. The beneficiary can be anywhere.
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inigyou • yesterday at 10:06 PM
Germany has address registration, you have to unregister if you leave the country for more than 3 months and having it inaccurate is a crime.
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And if they're suspicious, they can ask to check your passport for exit stamps, or receipts from your local supermarket, restaurant, bar, etc... Oh you pay cash and don't get receipts, let's see what the bank statement says which ATMs you withdraw your money from...