The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed more than eight million low income households will receive £650 in financial aid to help with mounting costs as the price of energy, food and petrol skyrocket.
The payment will be split into two instalments as eligible claimants will receive £326 between July 14 and July 31 with a further £324 due to land in bank accounts in the autumn. People will receive the first payment automatically over the next two weeks.
However, the DWP has now warned people to look out for scams that may see them tricking into losing money. The government body warn that if you receive a text message or email claiming that you need to apply for the money, it could actually be a scam to steal your information - as M.E.N reports.
