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UC crisis grants up to 1000 pounds

I was sent a txt several days ago with a link to gov.crisis.direct and didn't think much more about it until a couple of days later when another txt came to say I was eligible and to follow the link gov.id-check.uk/crisisgrant along with an application id which sent me to the legitimate gov.uk website with an identity verification process. I followed the instructions but having done so was a bit wary. So this morning I called UC who, although didn't have details via my journal, or even knowledge of the crisis grants, assured me that it was not a scam and someone would be in touch. I'm confused because I can't find any reference to these UC crisis grants being offered without application via txt and would appreciate any clarity from the Scope community that I haven't been able to get so far from the UC phone lines. Is it a scam?
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I'm really sorry to let you know that I don't believe this is a genuine message. If you've followed the link and logged in using your government ID, I'd strongly advise you to get your details changed as soon as possible. Sadly, there are a lot of fake messages offering grants etc doing the rounds at the moment which are targeting vulnerable people.
This is a relatively new scam involving the 'crisis grants', but there's some information about what to do when you're targeted by Universal Credit scams at Universal Credit scams - Money Advice Service.
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Gee, thanks UC.
As you're already in receipt of UC it shouldn't allow another account to be created using your information. Someone on legacy benefits wouldn't fare so well as it would automatically stop their legacy-benefit claims. You've definitely done the right thing by letting UC know what has happened.
Thank you for sharing it with us and raising awareness of the issue.
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