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State pensioners are being warned to remember a four-digit number ahead of the risk of their bank account being emptied. Winter Fuel Payment fraudsters and scammers are trying to swindle older people across the country.

Labour Party Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: “If you get a text message about winter fuel payments, it’s a scam. They will be made automatically so you do not need to apply.

"These despicable attempts by criminals to target people are on the rise. We are raising awareness to make it harder for fraudsters to succeed.

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“If you receive a suspicious message about winter fuel payments, don’t engage – forward it to 7726 and delete it immediately.”

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