More than 25,000 scams referred to HMRC in the last year, with criminals using the annual repayment process as a hook for the unwary.  The government has warned pensioners to beware of texts, emails and phone calls relating to paying back Winter Fuel Payments – as they could be scams.  Winter Fuel Payments (known in Scotland as Pension Age Winter Heating Payments) of £200 are made each … Continue reading Government warns pensioners of Winter Fuel Payment scams