State pensioners warned over new DWP 'living subsidy' after Winter Fuel Payment axed

Scammers are exploiting confusion over Labour Party government cuts by offering a fake "living subsidy" to desperate elderly individuals.

Pensioners have been issued an urgent warning as criminals target those hit by Winter Fuel Payment cuts. Scammers are exploiting confusion over Labour Party government cuts by offering a fake "living subsidy" to desperate elderly individuals.

The fraudulent text message, purportedly from the "UK Government Living Allowance Office", informs recipients that due to reduced winter heating payments, they must apply for a new "living subsidy". One victim reported receiving the message: “UK Government Living Allowance Office Last Time Reminder.

"Due to the reduction of winter heating subsidy, you can no longer receive it, and the UK government has decided to advance the living subsidy to allow you to survive the winter. We will reopen applications. Please apply for your living subsidy in the link as soon as possible after receiving the information.

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"If you do not submit an application before 2024/10/15, we will cancel your qualification and reallocate the funds. Thank you for your support to the UK Government.” The scam message creates a sense of urgency, pressuring recipients to act quickly and apply for the “living subsidy” before a specific deadline.

he link provided in the message leads to a fraudulent website designed to mimic official government pages, tricking victims into revealing sensitive information. Reports of the scam were flagged by Phonely's “Who Called Me?” platform, a community-driven tool that helps users report and share suspicious numbers.

Bryn Thompson, a representative at Phonely, warns people who are receiving the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) scam text message after the WFP shake up: "We urge people to exercise extreme caution when receiving unsolicited messages, especially those claiming to be from government bodies.

"Scammers often create a false sense of urgency to trick individuals into providing personal information or clicking on malicious links. It’s important to verify the legitimacy of these messages and never act hastily."