Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people out of money. Being aware of common scams helps you protect yourself. The older person’s advice website, Independent Age, has a really useful section to help you identify scammers with tips on what to look out for.
The warn you, in particular to be careful of scam text messages telling you to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment. These messages are trying to trick you out of personal information such as your bank details. The government will never ask you for personal or financial information by text.
Other scams to watch out for:
- Cost of living scams
- Investment scams
- Pension scams
- Phone scams
- Email scams
- Doorstep scams
- Relationship scams
- Fraud recovery scams
Find out more about different types of scams on their webpage Different types of scam | Independent Age
