Winter Fuel Allowance Scams already started!

My DH had one too - sent from the Philippines!

I had one today by text. So still doing the rounds.

Obviously reported and blocked!

I have received one too. Obvious scam!

Devorgilla

I had another of these today and, when I didn't comply with their 'request' to fill in the form, but reported them as 'junk', I got another telling me to stick my 300 where the sun don't shine, but less politely.

You annoyed the scammers.
Well done you.
👏👏👏

I had another of these today and, when I didn't comply with their 'request' to fill in the form, but reported them as 'junk', I got another telling me to stick my 300 where the sun don't shine, but less politely.

If only the savvy people perpetuating these scams spent their time and energy in legitimate ways, they might make a good living and avoid jail....

As other posters say, this is definitely a scam. My understanding is that you don’t have to apply for it. Rather, anyone over the £35,000 threshold will pay it back via the taxation system (or can opt out from receiving it in the first place, I think). However, whatever method is used, you will not have to apply for it so these texts are scams. Be on your guard.

Yes, I got one of these today. Recognised it as a scam and deleted.

Yes, I had a text yesterday. Apparently they required my credit or debit card details in order to process my payment! 😂. Undoubtedly some people will fall for it.

These scams are instigated by the lowest of the low - But I still can't believe that people will fall for them.
It stands to reason that the DWP knows who they are paying pensions to - so WFA will be paid with by them in the same way as it was before.

My son forwarded one of these to me this morning, with a warning. I've always found that if the DWP want anything they write a letter.

Martin Lewis said on TV today that any text or email you get asking you to apply for the WFA will be scams. You don't have to apply.

Thanks for the heads up…

We don’t have to apply though !,,,

Yep! I’ve had one as well. 😡

Thanks. Good to know.

An online news story included the implication that WFA needs to be claimed which is not correct. Such misinformation leads to scams.

Blimey. Thanks for the warning

Funnily enough my friend showed me a similar text yesterday - obviously a scam, but then again, not everyone checks out the senders’ site.

It's a bit sickening really.

Thanks for the tip!

There are no limits as how low these scammers will stoop to extract money from the unwary 🤬🤬.
Be vigilant people!