Waspi women targeted in fake compensation scam

The Waspi campaign has warned of a steep rise in fraudulent websites which claim compensation is available for 1950s-born women affected by state pension age changes

WASPI Protest for Pension Age Compensation on Budget Day in London
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Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) women are being urged to watch out for a convincing compensation scam, as fraudsters try to steal their personal information.

The campaign group has warned of an “alarming” spike in websites which falsely claim the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded compensation to Waspi women.

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Daniel studied History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge and specialised in the history of political thought. In his free time, he likes reading, listening to music, and cooking overambitious meals.