The Money Saving Expert team have warned people to be on the lookout for fraudsters.
The warning, from the team founded by Martin Lewis, comes as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) started making cost of living payments to millions of households on July 14. Criminals are increasingly trying to capitalise on the cost of living crisis by targeting households with bogus offers of rebates, grants and support payments.
People are urged not to give out sensitive personal information over text message or email. Official Government support payments are usually automatic, so if you get a request for information out of the blue via text, email, or phone call – be wary.
