The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that some households that are sent the £650 cost of living payment will be required to repay it.
Around eight million people across Scotland and the UK received the first £326 instalment of the sum between July 14 and July 31 as part of the UK Government's plans to help the public through the cost of living crisis.
The payment is automatically transferred to individuals who receive specific qualifying benefits, such as Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support and Pension Credit.
