More than nine million people will receive the second means-tested cost of living payment of £324 this month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is making payments to those on qualifying benefits between now and November 23 while HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will deliver payments between November 23 and 30.
While the one-off payment will be welcomed by millions of households, Advice Direct Scotland is warning people to be vigilant, especially if you do not receive the payment in the first few days. Payments from both DWP and HMRC are automatic, nobody needs to apply, so if someone contacts you by phone call, text message or email telling you otherwise - it’s a scam.
Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to engage in any way as it could leave them susceptible to online criminals trying to harvest their personal or financial details.
