It's important to be aware that not all text messages claiming to be from the DWP may be genuine
People all across the country have received a text alert over an upcoming £150 payment being sent out next week.
Six million benefit claimants are expected to receive the money from Tuesday, June 2020. The disability cost of living payment means that many households will receive a boost to their finances, however, it is important to ensure that any text claiming to be from the DWP is genuine. Many vulnerable households could be at risk of internet and phishing scams in relation to the cost of living payment. Emails, calls, or text messages could be sent from scammers pretending to be the DWP or any other government agency in an attempt to steal people's information.The DWP has highlighted on multiple occasions that the cost of living payment is automatic and eligible people will not need to apply for it.
If you think you've been targeted by a scam, the government recommends reporting the website, email, phone number, phone call, or text. It adds that you should not give out any private information, reply to text messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you're not sure it's genuine.
How to report a scam Depending on how you may have been targeted by a scam, there's a wide range of options to report it.Forward suspicious emails to [email protected] and the National Cyber Security Centre will investigate it.You can forward suspicious text messages to 7726 free of charge. This will report the message to your mobile phone provider.Read next:
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