Havant Borough Council issues warning over distressing Universal Credit scam
According to Havant Borough Council, it targets young, single claimants in a bid to coax information out of them.
The authority said scammers amend the victim's account to include several children before requesting an advance on funds.
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The council urged people to be aware the Department for Work and Pensions will never ask for personal log-on information.
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