Matthews was moved to a new town in the south of England hundreds of miles from Dewsbury, West Yorks.

Though newspapers are barred from revealing her new location, word soon spread after she was recognised by locals.

She was spotted working in a local charity shop and recently seen outside a Jobcentre Plus where she is looking for work.

Matthews also reckons she raised Dewsbury’s profile. “She says nobody would have heard of it if it wasn’t for her,’’ the source added.

Matthews was freed in 2012 after serving half her eight-year sentence.

The monster mum, who staged her daughter Shannon’s kidnapping, also believes bars, cafes and restaurants should hand her out freebies.

She has changed her name and altered her appearance but has still been recognised. A source said: “Karen is spotted all the time despite changing her appearance.

“She thinks she brings tourists in. She believes this benefits trade and the local economy. Karen thinks she should get something back in return, like a free bus pass or free goods.

“She thinks she has been good for the town. The way she keeps going on about it you’d think she expected to be granted the freedom of the place.’’

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