Universal Credit Scam on Facebook

There have been reports of a Facebook scam where people are contacted offering to help with Universal Credit claims.

Criminals offer to help claim £3000 in minutes by obtaining personal details to set up another account in their name.

This is a scam… If you are contacted on Facebook or other social media platforms about Universal Credit, do not give out your personal or financial details.

Verify by your own trusted method. Do not respond or use any contact information contained in the message itself.

Report these incidents to Action Fraud where you can get further advice – https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/