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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw and Albert Toth

Martin Lewis issues warning to Waspi women over new scam

Martin Lewis shares how to claim council tax discount after April rise. - (Good Morning Britain/ITV)

Money expert Martin Lewis has warned women affected by state pension changes to “be incredibly careful” as scammers using his name encourage them to hand over personal information.

Several fraudulent websites are now claiming that compensation is available for these women, Waspi campaigners say. This is despite work and pensions minister Liz Kendall explicitly ruling out a government-backed compensation scheme in December, disregarding a recommendation from an independent watchdog to do so.

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