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DWP Benefit Crackdown Risks Impacting Innocent Claimants Amid New Bank Account Checks Saturday, December 13, 2025 dwp benefits fraud claimants bankchecks government policy finance socialwelfare investigation The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement enhanced bank account checks as part of a wider effort by the Labour Party government to tackle the growing benefits bill and reduce fraud. While these measures … Read More
Beware of Scams During Digital Switchover Targeting Bank Details Friday, December 12, 2025 digital switchover scams bankdetails telecommunications vulnerability fraud telephony security healthcare As the UK transitions from analogue to digital landline technology, scammers are exploiting the change to trick vulnerable individuals into revealing their bank details. The Local Government Association has raised concerns … Read More