Overview

• A surge in fraudulent websites is preying on women impacted by state pension age changes, falsely claiming compensation is available.
• Scammers are requesting sensitive personal information, such as bank details and birth certificates, under the guise of compensation schemes.
• Martin Lewis has warned that these scams are operated by organized criminal gangs using sophisticated tactics to exploit victims.
• Waspi campaigners have reported dozens of queries about scams and emphasized that any legitimate compensation announcement will come directly from the Government.
• Consumer protection experts, including Independent Age, urge affected women to verify communications, avoid sharing personal data, and report suspected scams to authorities.