Tag: scams
DWP says ‘don’t do anything’ in winter fuel payment warning
The DWP has issued a warning to people over State Pension age ahead of winter fuel payment landing in bank accounts later this year …
Christmas shoppers urged to do simple job by November to avoid paying a fortune
As the Christmas consumer season goes into overdrive, shoppers have been advised to do one thing to avoid paying over the odds. …
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. …
