Britons in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are among the groups being targeted as scammers come up with new ways to con their victims. Anyone in receipt of financial help from the Government is being warned after a recent spate of these benefit scams.
Reports of email, text and face-to-face scams from fraudsters claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have recently increased, according to Action Fraud.
It says there has been a recent spate of these scams – most of them relating to Universal Credit.
However, fraudsters are also targeting Britons with false promises of council tax refunds or help towards their energy bills.
Government-backed financial website MoneyHelper said scammers are taking advantage of the cost of living crisis by offering loans to people who are struggling.
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Action Fraud said it is seeing more and more instances of emails and texts sent by fraudsters claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Scammers take 40 percent commission or more for their services but Britons should never let anyone apply for a loan on their behalf.
Anyone who needs assistance applying for Universal Credit, or an advance payment, can contact the Citizens Advice Help to Claim Service.
The service is free and confidential and will help people work out if they can claim Universal Credit.
People should never share their username or password…
