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‘Claim your Winter Fuel Payment’ texts
Scams and threats to avoid, plus new security tools
What’s the threat?
Scammers are sending fake text messages (pictured) urging you to click a link to claim the Winter Fuel Payment.
It states: “UK government living expenses subsidy 2023-2024: We will begin disbursing living expenses to help you get through the winter. If you receive information proving that you are eligible to apply, please update your information in the link as soon as possible to claim it.”
The text, which comes from ‘UK Government Living Allowance Office’, gives a deadline and says if you miss it your funds will be reallocated to “other citizens in need”. Clicking the link in the message takes you to a fake Government website asking for your personal details.