SMS (Text Messages) from DWP...

[essexmat]

...Are they legit or has someone got access to private information and is using it?

 

I did have a text when I applied for JSA but I have been on ESA a few weeks now and never got anything until a few minutes ago which is strange unless the system had a fault and the message was delayed. It basically said:

 

"Your ESA has been awarded. We will confirm this by letter. We need fit notes/medical certificates in order to pay you"

[scotgal68]

It's legit - the messages are scheduled and are sent out automatically

[Guest]

yes this happened with others I know, both for esa and dla forms in the recent past.

[telemark]

Yes, these are legit, I've had lots of these through my ESA claim just giving me status updates on things and letting me know when they've received post from me.

[dyfed]

Hmmm not sure its a good idea to give them your mobile number!

Edited August 18, 2014 by honeybee13
Pejorative term.

[jasta11]

Yes, best not to give them the number, though it can sometimes be helpful as I was due to sign on a while ago but it was on a day of industrial action so the JC sent me a text telling me I was excused signing and to attend next fortnight. At least it saved me £6 bus fare for a wasted journey.

[essexmat]

Worry not, I think well ahead and have done since I signed on. I have my every day phone (contract smartphone) for emails, calendar and general use and an old PAYG phone for things like DWP which I check daily

[dyfed]

Hmmm not sure its a good idea to give them your mobile number!

 

 

My post was changed. Thanks for that.

 

Anyway off topic but I remember them old WW2 films with sten guns and gestapo.

[antone]

 

Anyway off topic but I remember them old WW2 films with sten guns and gestapo.

 

Cute. Don't do this again.