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Scam Alert - Winter Fuel Allowance

There are always a number of scams going around but one in particular is a text message using the latest cold snap to lure elderly and vulnerable people who last year were allocated the winter fuel allowance to apply for this years.


Scam Alert - Winter Fuel Allowance

The text reads ‘Due to the approaching cold weather, in order to ensure that you spend the winter safely the town hall/government etc resolves to issue you the 2024 winter allowance’ 

The text goes onto give deadlines that if you fail to complete you will lose the opportunity and provides a link.


Please warn your nearest and dearest about this callous message. Many could easily fall for such an opportunity. 


There are others on Facebook/Email, if in doubt speak to someone but these messages are scam messages.


Report any scam text by forwarding it to 7726.


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