Please be aware of a text Scam around a text message sent to people purportedly from DWP, in relation to Winter Fuel/Energy Allowance payments. Some of the messages appear to be sent to multiple recipients. Messages have been received from the following numbers: +44 744 709 4289, +63 938 289 6769 and +63 908 306 9627. It is highly likely there are other numbers too.
An example of the message appears below:
Note the request to click on the link in the text. NAFN understands these links lead to malicious websites. Do not click on the link and delete the message. Although the date stipulated in the text displayed is 5 August 2025; there is a real possibility that this or similar messages will continue to be sent with an alternative date.