Commenting on this week’s Winter Fuel Payment stats that show the number of households that received the entitlement last winter, Independent Age Chief Executive Joanna Elson, CBE said: “Today’s Winter Fuel Payment numbers highlight the sheer scale of the cuts made to the entitlement last year. The UK Government was right to widen the eligibility criteria for this coming winter, no older people living on a low income should miss out on this vital entitlement.
“Worryingly, scammers are using the uncertainty around the Winter Fuel Payment as a means of targeting those in later life. This entitlement is there to protect older people in financial hardship during the winter months.
“This payment will be made automatically to anyone aged 66 and over. For anyone with an annual income over £35,000, HMRC will take back the payment.
“So, there is no need for anyone to provide the UK Government with any additional information.
“If you have been the victim of a scam, you can find useful information on our website https://www.independentage.org/get-advice.”
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