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State pensioners are being warned to "report anything you think is suspicious" as the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) Winter Fuel Payment sparks scams across the UK.

A warning on the Labour Party Government website explains: "You may get calls, emails or messages that are pretending to be from a Government service.

"If you get a message asking for your personal details (for example, bank details or passwords) this could be a scam. Report anything you think is suspicious." It comes after DWP claimants have reported receiving bogus messages about the scheme in recent days.

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One person received a text message that reads: "Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed your e

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