Don't go bush before....

And yes, I checked. Despite what some say, I am alive .

G'day Footloose
Never heard of this happening. Can you name institution? Wonder why they think you might be deceased!
Cheers from the Moose

Maybe you should write them a letter asking them to prove who they are and the letter has come from the right company. Got to be careful about scams these days.
If you don't hear with in two weeks, you are going to report the matter to the fraud sqaud.
Better make a list of the proof you need.
1. A visit to their HQ, at their expense, well you are expected to reply at your expense, and charge you fees for administering the fund, you should be able to charge them fees for your administration An appointment with the CEO, and a look at the company registration papers.
2. Some proof , such as a letter from a JP , that you account and funds are secure, and has been personally sighted by such JP.
3. Confirmation form the auditors that the company is sound, and signed off by the chief auditor, and an original copy to be presented, not a copy.
4. A bank guarantee as to the funds being available for the next 12 months. Renewed yearly.

And this and a few other random checks need to be done at least once a year.

No doubt you will all rue the day I got my PC devirusized...

Yep I got a similar letter from CSS this year the first time since 1999......Mr Billson also sent me a similar letter telling me all the ubeaut things Mr Howard is giving me to buy his vote.

Now I have a question for all you learned chaps and chapetts, my DVA pension is to now be indexed to the cpi or AMWE whichever be the higher but the problem seems to be that the CPI no longer reflects the actual CPI... the cost of all the staples has risen, you name it, bread, milk, eggs ,sex etc have all had massive price increases around 12%-32% over a year (all due to the drought) yet the CPI stays the same or goes up 1.5% per 6 months.... Can't figure it.

Yes we have been all well and truley pensionized.....

Footloose,
This is a silly question...but. How does one "prove" to the ones on high that you are indeed alive? And how much does it cost?

When you are dead,died whatever, there is a whole system in place that will be enacted, costs and all to provide proof that you are dead. Costs,well at least $6000 for paperwork,burial etc.

So how did you prove that you are alive? Apart from the obvious friendly phone call you would have made.
JimDi

Wow. I don't think even Centrelink or DVA make you prove you're alive, and it's their money they deal with, not yours !!