We have been made aware of the increase in a DWP text message scam.

The text messages relates to unclaimed payments and invites the text recipients to click on a link.

These text messages have already been reported to DWP security for awareness. The Police and DWP are reminding customers to remain vigilant.

The DWP will only send links which point to the GOV.UK website.

If you receive the text please follow these steps:

1. DO NOT click the links within these messages.

2. BLOCK the number from your mobile phone

3. Refer text messages to: Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud reporting centre.