More than 15,100 reports of scams related to winter fuel payments have been received by HM Revenue and Customs. Fraudsters are targeting vulnerable individuals via texts and phishing attacks. HMRC has removed 4,600 fake websites associated with the scam. The organization emphasizes that it will never contact individuals via text regarding winter fuel payments or request personal information. Eligible individuals will automatically receive their winter fuel payments without needing to file a claim, ensuring the process is simple and secure.
HMRC received a total of 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June, with fraudsters targeting vulnerable people using texts and phishing websites.
HMRC will never contact people by text to claim winter fuel payments or request personal information.
Recently, HMRC acted to remove 4,600 fake websites linked to winter fuel payments, indicating the level of fraud in this area.
Anyone eligible for winter fuel payments will receive them automatically without having to make a claim, ensuring that the process remains straightforward.
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