Pensioners Warned to Watch Out for Winter Fuel Payment Scam Texts

Pensioners warned to watch out for Winter Fuel Payment scam texts

Many of the scam texts falsely tell pensioners that an urgent deadline is approaching

Warning as fraudsters targeting pensioners with Winter Fuel scam texts

Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant following a rise in Winter Fuel Payment scams. Pensioners have been targeted by fraudsters who claim to represent as the Department of Work and Pensions. The messages take the victim to a fake website in an attempt to trick the recipient into handing over their […]

Scammers already targeting pensioners over winter fuel payments

Phishing attacks are already being sent to pensioners purporting to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). What’s going on and how can you avoid becoming a victim? Last week we reported on the government’s announcement on winter fuel payments for 2025/26. According to a report by the ICAEW, it appears that scammers began targeting pensioners almost immediately. The winter fuel payment will be paid to state pension recipients and is …

Pensioners warned to look out for winter fuel payment scam texts

Pensioners have been warned to see Scam book About this Winter fuel payment change After labor Millions confirmed More this ... Read more The post Pensioners warned to look out for winter fuel payment scam texts appeared first on The Local Report.