Winter Fuel Payments, now available to nearly nine million pensioners with incomes under £35,000, are causing confusion amid a rise in scams targeting older individuals. Experts warn that fraudsters are exploiting this confusion as many pensioners do not fully understand the new eligibility criteria. The payment is set to automatically deposit in accounts by November or December, providing crucial support to those in fuel poverty. However, the complexity surrounding the opt-out process for those exceeding income limits adds to the concern about scams in the process.
"There's a lot of confusion about who qualifies and who doesn't. Simply put, if you're over state pension age and your total annual income is 35,000 or less, you'll receive the payment."
"It'll land in your bank account automatically, likely in November or December. No forms, no calls, no claims. For those who know they'll be over the income limit, there's a way to opt out, but the government hasn't specified how yet."
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