Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 82427

Winter Fuel Payment: Fraud

Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to raise awareness among pensioners of winter fuel payment scams.

Answer

Torsten Bell
DWP, in partnership with Action Fraud, are raising awareness of Winter Fuel Payment scams across Facebook and Twitter. This is alongside DWP’s continued work with trusted partners and charities such as Independent Age to ensure accurate and timely informa...
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