Phishing Scams Target Pensioners Amid Fuel Payment Cuts
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Pensioners targeted by phishing scams amid winter fuel payment cuts. Scammers are exploiting the UK Government’s recent reduction in winter fuel payments for pensioners by sending fraudulent texts that appear to be from the Department of Work and Pensions or the Home Office. These messages contain links to fake websites designed to collect personal information, prompting warnings from the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) Network. Officials emphasize that the government will never request personal or banking details via text, urging the elderly to remain vigilant against such scams.