🚨 Attention Pensioners! 🚨 Be on the lookout for scam text messages impersonating government officials regarding Winter Fuel Payments. 💡
With payments set to go out next month, fraud is on the rise. Reports of scam texts have more than doubled recently, says HMRC. These deceitful messages claim to process your Winter Fuel Payment, but remember, if you get a text demanding your bank details, it’s a SCAM. 🚫
Here are the facts:
✅ Winter Fuel Payments are automatic! You don’t need to apply or provide details.
✅ If you get a suspicious message, don’t respond. Instead, forward it to 7726 and delete it.
Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, warns: “If you get a text about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.”
For those eligible, you should receive a letter between October and November, informing you of how much you’ll receive. Payments will roll out between mid-November and December. 🗓️
Don’t let scammers take what’s rightfully yours – stay vigilant. ❗ If something seems off, it’s better to be cautious. Forward any dodgy messages to 7726.
Stay safe and warm this winter! 🌟