Messages are being sent from the Department of Pensions and the Department of Energy View 3 Images Scammers are targeting people with text messages (Image: PA)

Energy experts have issued a fresh warning in the wake of a series of new text and email scams related to the Winter Fuel Payment. Earlier this year, the Winter Fuel Payment was reinstated for millions of pensioners after it had previously been changed to a means-tested benefit, which cut the number of recipients from around 11 million to just 1.3 million. ‌

Scammers are reportedly exploiting confusion surrounding the benefit and the process for receiving payments. MoneySuperMarket Energy has identified several versions of the scam, with text messages claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions , non-exi

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