POLICE are warning about a "callous" scam text message targeting elderly and vulnerable people.
The text is about the winter fuel allowance and comes after the Government said the payment would be means-tested and only go to pensioners on certain benefits.
The scam text reads: "Due to the approaching cold weather, in order to ensure that you spend the winter safely, the Town Hall/Government resolves to issue you the 2024 winter allowance."
The text goes on to provide a link and people are encouraged to give personal details by a deadline.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Please warn your nearest and dearest about this callous message.
"Many could easily fall for such an opportunity.
"Report any scam text by forwarding it to 7726."
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