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Be aware of Universal Credit scams

We've been made aware of a fake Universal Credit app and fake Universal Credit text messages that are being sent out at the moment. This is what the app looks like if you see it on your app store:

Scam Universal Credit app image

Please do not download it and don't respond to any suspicious text messages. Only ever access your Universal Credit account through the Universal Credit website: www.gov.uk/universal-credit 

Universal Credit claimant review

Click on the link above for important information about a new DWP review initiative that requires Universal Credit claimants to confirm or update their details on their online account,