Tag: scams
DWP update on ‘automatic’ £150 payment to soon land in accounts
The DWP’s one-off payment is usually handed out between October and March. …
State pensioners urged ‘be on high alert’ over new energy payment scam
Fraudsters are using “increasingly sophisticated” tactics to con victims into handing over personal details. …
State pensioners told not to apply for £150 Warm Home Discount
Pensioners have been told not to apply for the Winter scheme. …
People over 56 ‘prime target’ as ‘accounts drained across UK’
A money expert has issued a warning to households …
How to claim DWP Winter Fuel Payment by post or phone as deadline nears
People over State Pension age who need to claim this year’s Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post now and over the phone from October 15 …
Lloyds Bank issues alert after surge in ‘cruel’ scam costing victims £5,291
People aged 55 and over face the largest threat, Lloyds Bank has warned. …
Rare coin collector urges caution over 1p ‘worth £5million’ – there’s huge catch
A coin collector has warned Brits to be wary of a 1p coin that’s been circulating online, as it’s not all it seems. …
Martin Lewis urges Brits ‘do not do it’ as ‘disgraceful’ adverts leave him fuming
Martin Lewis was left fuming after hearing how a man lost thousands of pounds after seeing a fake advert claiming to involve the MoneySavingExpert founder. …
HMRC hits back over viral ‘block on £800 bank payments’ claims
In a statement, HMRC said: “These claims are completely false. There are no such rules.” …
Brits issued warning of rise in ‘grim’ scam targeting bank accounts
A worrying “double dip” trend has also emerged, with some scam victims targeted twice. …
