A new scam warning has been sent out to millions of people who are due to receive a cost of living payment from the Government.
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) announced on Monday that the first of three cost of living payments will start to be paid from April 25 for those on means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit. But the DWP has previously warned people who are due to receive a payment to be on their guard against fraudsters hoping to cash in on confusion.
Scammers will be taking advantage by targeting those who do not know how the payments are made and in posts on social media, the DWP reminded people that if they are eligible for a payment, they do not need to apply for it as the money will arrive in their bank account automatically.
