Tag: scams
DWP warm home discount recipients issued urgent alert about new phone call
The warning comes as payments will start landing in people’s accounts from this month. …
State pensioners issued major winter fuel warning as 9 millions set to get cash
The Government previously announced plans to restrict eligibility for winter fuel payments, but this was later rowed back on. …
Lloyds Bank warning as people see money appear in accounts
Lloyds Bank is urging people to stay vigilant …
TSB Bank warns of surge in ‘convincing’ scam costing victims £452
Shoppers are being warned about a spike in purchase fraud ahead of the Christmas shopping period. …
State pensioners issued warning over winter fuel payment texts
The DWP is paying winter fuel payments this week and into December – but experts are warning pensioners about texts. …
Mobile phone users to be ‘better protected’ from text message scams under new rules
It comes as 100 million suspicious messages were reported to mobile providers last year. …
‘£473 letter’ to be sent to some workers by HMRC
HMRC has issued an urgent warning to all UK workers as it urges them to take note of one particular letter that could mean they’re owed an average of £473 …
Brits issued urgent scam warning as pensioner loses £40,000 to cruel fraudsters
More than seven million UK adults have been hit by a scam in the past year, with 20% of them “significantly affected” by the financial loss. …
Britons urged to make ‘powerful’ inheritance move to protect estates from fraudsters
EXCLUSIVE: One crucial move can help people protect themselves from fraudsters who have been lodging false claims in the hope of pocketing assets. …
Banks ‘miss chances’ to tackle rise in ‘vicious’ scam costing Brits £11,222 each
The Financial Conduct Authority discovered some missed opportunities by banks to thwart scams. …
