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7 months 2 weeks ago #297509 by denby
Warning: SCAM text re "DWP: winter heating payment" was created by denby
Not many get past my paid-for security but I want readers to be aware. Mentions 'Living Allowance' £100 or £300. No way am I clicking the link in this!
Vilely it puts on pressure by saying "if you do not submit your application by 7th Dec we will disqualify you" For me the real giveaway was the ending wishing me a wonderful and warm winter" The scammers slipped up there in how to imitate the DWP!!!
Vilely it puts on pressure by saying "if you do not submit your application by 7th Dec we will disqualify you" For me the real giveaway was the ending wishing me a wonderful and warm winter" The scammers slipped up there in how to imitate the DWP!!!
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7 months 2 weeks ago #297516 by BIS
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Replied by BIS on topic Warning: SCAM text re "DWP: winter heating payment"
Hi Denby
Thanks for warning the community. I will make this a sticky post so it stays visible .
BIS
Thanks for warning the community. I will make this a sticky post so it stays visible .
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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5 months 3 weeks ago #298841 by freefee
Replied by freefee on topic Warning: SCAM text re "DWP: winter heating payment"
yeah I got a google message on my phone, saying I should click link as I missed out on winter fuel allowance, reported it for all the good that may do, and deleted, I know I am not entitled to it. loads of scams going round at the moment.
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5 months 2 weeks ago #299002 by Paul
Replied by Paul on topic Warning: SCAM text re "DWP: winter heating payment"
Mark it as spam and put it in your trash.
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1 month 1 day ago #306388 by Bens
Replied by Bens on topic Warning: SCAM text re "DWP: winter heating payment"
I got this just a couple of days ago, so it's still a problem.
I called the UC people and reported it; the girl said they'd had a rash of calls about it (but no effort to warn people). Spread the word to everyone you know who might be at risk!
I also forwarded the text message to O2 (on 7726) as spam/fraud. Maybe they can at least slow the culprits down.
And finally I deleted the message.
I called the UC people and reported it; the girl said they'd had a rash of calls about it (but no effort to warn people). Spread the word to everyone you know who might be at risk!
I also forwarded the text message to O2 (on 7726) as spam/fraud. Maybe they can at least slow the culprits down.
And finally I deleted the message.
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