The warning relates to the application process for all DWP benefits, including the State Pension.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an urgent warning to people using its online services at GOV.UK. The UK's biggest public service department administers and delivers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and health benefits to more than 20 million claimants and customers across Great Britain.
The post on X, formerly Twitter, also said: “To be certain that you are using legitimate DWP services, only visit and use the relevant pages on the Government's website in your browser.” Ask Silver can be used inside WhatsApp, appearing like any other contact on the platforms once a user sign-ups, and uses AI to instantly analyse whether the communication in question is a scam or not.
It comes as rules come into force which make it mandatory for paying and receiving banks and payment providers to jointly refund consumers who lose money to scams, up to the value of £85,000. Latest Benefits News Ask Silver founder Alex Somervell said: “In this digital age where scams are increasingly sophisticated and scammers are highly experienced, we must empower individuals with tools that enhance their vigilance and allow them to live, shop and buy without fear.
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