In Australia, the government has been issuing debt notices[1] to some of the poorest citizens (beneficiaries) without first confirming the debts actually exist.

In Australia, the government has been issuing debt notices[1] to some of the poorest citizens (beneficiaries) without first confirming the debts actually exist. It's been called the 'Robodebt scandal' and it's been going on for a year now. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-03/centrelink-debt-controversy-what-is-robodebt/8317764 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-03/centrelink-debt-contro... [1] Not strictly speaking debt notices, but the gist is the same: "We think you owe this money. If you can't prove otherwise, we will issue a debt notice."