2 days ago
Urgent scam warning issued over £150 Winter Fuel payment
Pensioners are being warned about scam texts falsely claiming they need to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the Winter Fuel Payment is now automatically issued, requiring no application from eligible individuals.
Eligibility for the payment has been expanded to include approximately nine million pensioners with incomes up to £35,000.
Fraudulent texts often request bank details, payment, or create a false sense of urgency with application deadlines.
Authorities advise vigilance and urge people not to provide personal information in response to these scam messages.
