Waspi women warned about websites saying they can claim compensation

Women affected by state pension increases are being warned to watch out for websites that claim to help them with compensation.

By Greg Wright

Published 19th Jun 2024, 14:55 BST

Women Against State Pension Inequality told of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online.

Chairwoman Angela Madden said any announcement on compensation would come directly from the Government, adding: “Anybody who has given their data to a potentially fraudulent website should contact Action Fraud.”

In March, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman asked Parliament to identify how to provide an appropriate remedy for those who have suffered injustice because of maladministration on the part of the Department for Work and Pensions.

The ombudsman’s report suggested compensation at level four, ranging between £1,000 and £2,950, could be appropriate.

Parliament Government Department for Work and Pensions

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